Surprise!
An absolute surprise!
A huge, tremendous surprise!
Jiang Tongyan never would’ve thought that Cheng Sen would send Qian Xiaoke to pick him up.
He stared at the man in front of him, swallowed hard, and wished he could stew this rabbit and eat him on the spot.
Qian Xiaoke grinned and said, “Why aren’t you saying anything? Gone stupid?”
Jiang Tongyan cleared his throat. “I do!”
Qian Xiaoke tugged at his own ‘bunny ears’ and laughed. “Do what? Agree to be a fool?”
Jiang Tongyan glared at him. “Why are you still so annoying?”
The ‘annoying’ Qian Xiaoke was in an exceptionally good mood today, and he had no intention of revealing why.
Originally, Qian Xiaoke had no idea Jiang Tongyan was coming back to the country today. After all, every time he asked, the guy would always say, “In a few days, in a few days. What’s the rush? Can’t wait to see me, huh?”
Every single time it was ‘in a few days’. Who knew how many of those ‘few days’ had already passed?
In the end, it was Cheng Sen who told him the truth.
That morning, Qian Xiaoke rushed into the company building, cheeks flushed red from the cold wind. Before he even warmed up, he got a call from Cheng Sen.
Cheng Sen told him that Jiang Tongyan was coming back today, and asked him to go to the airport with the company driver to pick him up.
At the time, he even argued with Cheng Sen, “Chairman Cheng, you’re messing with me! Jiang Tongyan said he’d be back in a few days.”
Cheng Sen just laughed, thinking poor Qian Xiaoke had been fooled terribly.
It wasn’t until Qian Xiaoke saw Jiang Tongyan’s flight number that he realised he was the fool. While secretly fuming at Jiang Tongyan, he hurried to pack up and head downstairs to meet the driver.
On the way to the airport, Qian Xiaoke kept thinking about how he was going to mess with Jiang Tongyan once they met. After all, the guy had messed with him first by hiding the truth.
But in the end, once he arrived at the airport and saw him, all he could do was smile. Nothing else.
It had been a long time since they last saw each other. In fact, neither of them had changed much. Even if they had, it wouldn’t be obvious. Despite the time difference, they video-called almost every day and they could probably draw each other’s faces with their eyes closed.
The only difference was when Jiang Tongyan left, Qian Xiaoke was still wearing light clothes. Now, he was bundled up in a thick-down jacket.
Qian Xiaoke raised his hand and waved it in front of Jiang Tongyan’s face.
“What’s up? Say something! Spacing out again?”
Qian Xioake was smiling the whole time he spoke, and he didn’t even know why he was smiling so much.
Maybe because he was in a good mood today.
But then again, why was he in such a good mood?
Jiang Tongyan tried not to laugh out loud right there in the airport. He had to keep it cool; after all, he had to maintain the image of a mature and composed CEO.
He reached out and grabbed Qian Xiaoke’s hand. “Stop waving it. Makes me dizzy.”
Qian Xiaoke’s hand was warm, and with Jiang Tongyan gripping it like that, he suddenly felt a little shy.
The atmosphere between the two was subtle. Qian Xiaoke said, “Chairman Jiang, let’s go. Chairman Cheng sent me to pick you up.”
Jiang Tongyan kept holding onto Qian Xiaoke’s hand, and it felt just right—he didn’t want to let go at all.
But with all these people around watching, he did feel a little embarrassed.
Jiang Tongyan was a pure-hearted young man, after all. First love was supposed to be shy.
He finally let go of Qian Xiaoke’s hand, dragging his suitcase as they walked out together only to realise at some point he was walking in step with Qian Xiaoke. Their arms and legs were moving in sync, without even noticing.
Qian Xiaoke led Jiang Tongyan to the company’s driver, stowed the luggage, and the two of them took seats in the back row.
Jiang Tongyan asked, “Did Cheng Sen tell you where to take me?”
“He said you’d know,” Qian Xiaoke replied. “Is it still that same hotel?”
Jiang Tongyan let out a chuckle, typed a line of text on his phone, and handed it to the driver.
The driver immediately understood and took off, driving them toward the city at full speed.
Qian Xiaoke noticed how mysterious he was being and felt something was off. He asked Jiang Tongyan about it, but Jiang Tongyan didn’t answer.
That wasn’t the only thing Qian Xiaoke wanted to ask. There was something more important: Are you feeling any better lately?
Qian Xiaoke had been worrying about this for a while, but with the driver there, he couldn’t ask it out loud.
He was itching with curiosity and his fingers subconsciously scratched at the fabric of his jeans.
“Did a mosquito bite your pants or something?”
“Huh?”
Jiang Tongyan said, “If not, why are you scratching them like that?”
“…”
Qian Xiaoke couldn’t help but laugh at that.
He found that Jiang Tongyan’s words were getting dumber but also cuter.
Where did he learn that from?
Qian Xiaoke tilted his head to look at Jiang Tongyan, hesitant to speak.
“What’s up?” Jiang Tongyan didn’t notice his hesitation, he only noticed how Qian Xiaoke kept sneaking glances at him.
It had to be because he was too handsome!
He straightened up, composed himself, and put on the air of a properly impressive good-looking guy.
Look, Qian Xiaoke, take a good look. There’s no man in this world more handsome than me! Jiang Tongyan declared to himself.
But Qian Xiaoke wasn’t looking at him because he was handsome. Jiang Tongyan was giving himself way too much credit.
What now?
Qian Xiaoke glanced at the back of the driver’s head, and then suddenly had a spark of inspiration. He pulled out his phone.
He sent Jiang Tongyan a WeChat message: Chairman Jiang, has your impotence gotten better?
When Jiang Tongyan saw the message, he nearly choked on air.
When is this brat ever going to learn the meaning of the word ‘tact’?
He shot Qian Xiaoke a glare, “You’ll find out soon enough!”
Qian Xiaoke tilted his head and then, all of a sudden, his face flushed red.
He got it.
Jiang Tongyan was going to have his way with him!
Qian Xiaoke pursed his lips and turned toward the window.
It had snowed a few days ago. Snowmen were still standing in front of some shops along the roadside. Qian Xiaoke stared at one, but all that ran through his mind was: He’s definitely better now. He’s definitely taking me to the hotel. He’s definitely going to take the remaining one-third of my chastity!
Qian Xiaoke knew that wasn’t exactly ‘reserved’ of him. But he was genuinely a little excited.
“Why’s your face red?”
Jiang Tongyan wasn’t always slow on the uptake—he noticed Qian Xiaoke blushing.
A blushing bunny was just too adorable—so adorable he wanted to drag him into the backseat for car sex.
Of course, Jiang Tongyan only thought about it. He didn’t have the guts, or the shamelessness. And besides he wasn’t sure he wouldn’t ‘fail mid-battle’ again. For now, it was too risky to try something that intense.
“I… it’s hot in here.”
Qian Xiaoke was bundled up in a thick down jacket and a knit hat, wrapped up tight—so the excuse actually sounded pretty convincing.
Jiang Tongyan smiled without saying anything, thinking to himself: Just wait. I’ll make you even hotter soon.
He was a little nervous, but to avoid losing again later, he kept giving himself mental pep talks.
All those previous failures were because he had been too tense and thus he put too much pressure on himself. For this kind of thing, he got to relax and be free. He gotta enjoy it with your heart.
Making love was art, and creating that art required delving deep into the soul.
Jiang Tongyan kept having an internal monologue, his mental world rich and elaborate.
The driver drove steadily. As the ride continued, Qian Xiaoke started feeling something was off. This road looked really familiar.
It wasn’t until the driver pulled over that Qian Xiaoke suddenly realised. Wasn’t this his neighbourhood?!
Qian Xiaoke’s heart started pounding fast. He hadn’t expected Jiang Tongyan to be this shameless—getting out of the car and heading straight for his house.
So annoying.
But also kind of hilarious.
Qian Xiaoke poked him. “What are you doing? Why are we here?”
Jiang Tongyan smiled faintly and got out of the car.
He took his suitcase out, thanked the driver, and then turned to Qian Xiaoke, “Chairman Cheng already told me. Today, you’re mine to order around. Come with me.”
Qian Xiaoke felt a little flustered hearing that. He waved goodbye to the driver, “Bye, Wang ge,” and then like a little bunny, he ran after Jiang Tongyan.
The ground was slick, and Qian Xiaoke jogged carefully to catch up. Just as he was about to come up beside Jiang Tongyan, he lost his footing and nearly fell. However, he reacted quickly and grabbed Jiang Tongyan from behind, steadying himself.
Jiang Tongyan froze for a second, turned to look at him, “Doing this in public? Not so appropriate, is it?”
Qian Xiaoke clung to him and stood upright again. Suddenly, he remembered the day Jiang Tongyan had left. It had been raining, and he’d run out with an umbrella, slipped, and almost fell on his butt then too.
Qian Xiaoke laughed. “I just lost my balance.”
He touched the bunny ears on his hat. Now that the driver was gone, he could finally speak freely.
“Why are you coming to my place?” Qian Xiaoke asked. “I didn’t invite you.”
“Who said I’m going to your place? Who even wants to?” Jiang Tongyan laughed. “I’m going to my place.”
“Huh?” Qian Xiaoke was completely confused.
Jiang Tongyan didn’t explain—he just carried his suitcase and strode forward.
When Jiang Tongyan opened the door to the unit right next to his, Qian Xiaoke’s jaw dropped so wide he could’ve swallowed an egg whole.
Jiang Tongyan turned back with a smug grin, “Hello, neighbour. I’ll be in your care from now on.”
“…Jiang Tongyan! You liar!” Qian Xiaoke was furious—this guy tricked him again!
He stomped his foot and lunged at him to wrestle, but he wasn’t really trying to fight. Those soft little pink fists of his barely landed on Jiang Tongyan’s shoulder, it was like feathers.
Jiang Tongyan couldn’t stop laughing at how worked up he was. He put the suitcase to the side, then wrapped an arm around Qian Xiaoke’s waist and pulled him into the apartment.
Qian Xiaoke struggled in his arms, “Ugh, let go! I don’t want to get all cuddly with a liar!”
“Who’s the liar, huh?” Jiang Tongyan lowered his head and bit gently at Qian Xiaoke’s cold little chin.
“I think you’re the liar!”
“What did I do?” Qian Xiaoke pouted, puffing out his cheeks. “You’re the one who lied to me all the time.”
“And you lied to me plenty too.”
Jiang Tongyan ordered him to take off his shoes. Qian Xiaoke grumbled and was clearly unwilling, but still obediently took them off.
“Why should I listen to you?” he muttered, tossing both shoes aside.
Jiang Tongyan loved this side of Qian Xiaoke.
He was absolutely delighted.
Jiang Tongyan wrapped his arms around Qian Xiaoke and practically dragged him into the living room.
The layout of both their apartments was symmetrically identical, and Qian Xiaoke couldn’t help but feel a little strange as he entered Jiang Tongyan’s place.
But he didn’t have time to appreciate the space, because Jiang Tongyan nudged him.
“…You’re so fast.”
How did he get so hard the moment they entered the room?
Wasn’t he supposed to be… less capable than this?
As the saying goes, after being apart for three days, one should treat the other with new respect.
They hadn’t seen each other for almost three months, and Jiang Tongyan was clearly about to burst.
“Remember,” Jiang Tongyan nuzzled Qian Xiaoke’s nose with his own, “never say a man is fast.”
Qian Xiaoke couldn’t help but laugh. He puffed out his cheeks and blinked at Jiang Tongyan, suddenly feeling how familiar yet strange this person was. He wanted to take a moment to look him over again.
“Alright then.” Qian Xiaoke said, “I won’t say you’re fast.”
At that moment, he was already so hot, it felt like he might start steaming.
Qian Xiaoke felt shy and leaned into Jiang Tongyan’s arms. “Then I’ll say… you’re so hard.”
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