However, Xiao Yuanmu only rubbed his head before letting him go. “The hairdryer is in the desk’s drawer. Dry your hair before sleeping.”
Song Xuanhe was slightly taken aback. For a moment, he felt guilty for having thought Xiao Yuanmu was going to do something to him. dBIxWP
But just as he started to feel a bit guilty over suspecting the other’s good intentions, he heard Xiao Yuanmu say, “Don’t make my pillow wet.”
When he heard this, not only was Song Xuanhe not mad, he even felt relieved. If Xiao Yuanmu’s personality were to suddenly change, he wouldn’t have been able to sleep tonight.
Xiao Yuanmu watched as the other went to pull open the drawer. His gaze fell on the other’s clothes that were slightly raised, revealing a pale, tight waist. His eyes darkened slightly and he grabbed a change of clothes before leaving the room.
Song Xuanhe turned on the hairdryer and dried his hair upon hearing Xiao Yuanmu leave. His hair was really short and had already been mostly dry so he was done in a short amount of time. b9p6ua
When he placed the hairdryer back in the drawer, Song Xuanhe noticed a jade pendant in the corner of the drawer. The jade pendant was translucent and exquisite. He was able to tell that it was an extraordinary object with one glance. He stopped himself just as he was about to close the drawer. Because of his good sight, he was able to make out the engraved character despite the shadows: Xiao
When Xiao Yuanmu walked in, he saw Song Xuanhe already asleep. He shut the door very quietly and then made a ‘sit’ gesture to the puppy that was wagging its tail frantically and attempting to run towards him. When he saw the puppy cleverly sit down, he quietly walked further into the room. 2L59Xf
He didn’t sit down. Instead, he crouched down next to the bed and stared at Song Xuanhe’s face that looked younger when he was asleep. His eyes slowly grew darker. He gently touched the other’s curled lashes with his index fingers. When he saw those eyelashes tremble, he shifted his finger to the other’s bridge in an unhurried fashion before tracing it down to his lips. He caressed Song Xuanhe’s soft lips and watched as they reddened under his ministrations.
It was only when Song Xuanhe, who was deep asleep, withdrew uncomfortably that he came back to himself. Xiao Yuanmu’s eyes regained their clarity but he didn’t take his hand away. He could still feel the softness against his fingers and couldn’t help but rub them two more times. Only then did he take his hand away.
The image of Song Xuanhe acting tough just now appeared in his mind. He chuckled quickly, voice hoarse. “Looks like I really….”
Xiao Yuanmu didn’t finish his sentence and stood up. He deftly lifted the covers and then sat on top of the bed. After turning off the light, he reached into the covers and warmed up his own hands. He then reached over to grab Song Xuanhe’s hands, entwining each of his fingers in the cracks between his own. When he felt that same warmth he had felt earlier this evening while they had been on that path, he smiled. MRpo8B
He only had two secrets. In his last life, no one had known about either of them. But right now, both had been exposed to Song Xuanhe. There had been two times where he hadn’t wanted anyone to see him in his sorriest state. And both times, Song Xuanhe had barged into the darkness that held him.
In the beginning, he had only felt embarrassed and angry. He hadn’t wanted to let the other see his weak side. But today, when the other had grabbed his hand and said those words, Xiao Yuanmu had suddenly thought that maybe this was Heaven’s Will.
Heaven’s Will had allowed him to be reborn once again. Heaven’s Will had let Song Xuanhe see him in such miserable states. Heaven’s Will had allowed light to crash into his darkness-filled world. If he didn’t grab hold of Song Xuanhe, then he’d be betraying Heaven’s favour.
As he thought this, an unprecedented feeling of peace and content filled Xiao Yuanmu’s chest. This was something he had never sought before. However, now that he had it, he would hold it tightly in the palms of his hand and would never let go. e8O7J
Song Xuanhe seemed to be uncomfortable in his sleep. He tried to pull his hand out of Xiao Yuanmu’s. When he failed, he let out a groan. Giving up, he simply turned over, his back now facing Xiao Yuanmu. He only left that one hand behind him and simply let Xiao Yuanmu hold it.
Xiao Yuanmu didn’t let go of Song Xuanhe’s hand. He placed their entwined hands in front of Song Xuanhe so that his arm was now slung over the other’s waist. He then pulled the other backwards so that Song Xuanhe laid nestled in his embrace.
Chrysanthemum Garden.
The familiar scent of body wash wafted over. Xiao Yuanmu’s eyes darkened. His gaze fell on the nape of Song Xuanhe’s neck.
The rainstorm still raged outside. Very little moonlight managed to make its way through the room’s window so the room was very dark. But Xiao Yuanmu could clearly make out the back of Song Xuanhe’s neck. His skin was fair and smooth. 9Jv47W
His Adam’s apple bobbed and he pressed his lips against the other’s nape. But just touching like this didn’t feel enough. He couldn’t help but want a taste. He continued to pepper Song Xuanhe’s neck with kisses until the other shifted his head forward in discomfort. Only then did he stop and pull the other back against him. He murmured, “One day….”
His voice was so quiet it sounded inaudible. It was covered up by the sound of the rain outside and disappeared into the air.
Xiao Yuanmu inhaled the scent of the person in his arms. It was the same light scent as his own. He then tightened his arms, satisfied. Before he shut his eyes, for some reason, the image of their second meeting suddenly appeared in his mind. It had also taken place in the orphanage. Song Xuanhe had suddenly jumped onto him and kissed him in front of the Director. He had then quickly jumped off of him, a guilty look on his face..
Back then, it had felt like his brain had exploded. All he had felt was disbelief. He hadn’t been able to say anything back then because of the shame and shock. His heart had been racing in his chest and his entire back and neck had heated up. At that time, he had thought that it had been because he had been angry over someone sneak-attacking him like that so he had ignored how his heart had throbbed. AWYzDC
Their beginning in this life was completely different from that of his last life. A different beginning led to a different ending. Since Song Xuanhe had been responsible for affecting him like that at the start, then it was only logical that he had to take responsibility for it.
It was just that the current Xiao Family was not a suitable place for him.
The author has something to say:
After the big shot acknowledges his feelings, he’ll follow the book’s plot. But it looks like you guys won’t miss him because my son Xuan also won’t miss him. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha QsVYd
Eve: Mumu has fully accepted his feelings. And Mumu won’t give us (or Xuanhe) a chance to miss him hahahaha.\n