Chapter 85: Impressive
Zhao Yuheng was tackled head-on by him, quickly wrapping her arms around him, first planting a kiss on his face and laughing: “So what now? Can you give me a chance to win my boyfriend back?”
Shen Shuyi paused for a moment, then said, “Let me think. Let’s see how you perform first!”
Zhao Yuheng: “How should I perform?”
Shen Shuyi looked at her: “You think you can just kiss me once and have me calmed down? Dream on!”
He closed his eyes, his face practically screaming: Hurry up and kiss me! Once you kiss me, I won’t hold it against you—for now!
Zhao Yuheng found his cuteness almost unbearable, but decided to tease him a little: “A couple of kisses? Two is fine, right?”
He kissed him twice more on the corners of his lips.
“No!!”
“Then what should I do?” Zhao Yuheng asked. “Shen Shuyi, want to show me how it’s done?”
Shen Shuyi wasn’t shy. The moment his words fell, he cupped his face and smacked multiple kisses on him, “smack smack smack,” the CEO’s office echoing with the loud sounds.
At the door, Chen Fang groaned: I just closed the door and haven’t even gone far. Boss, pay attention to the noise!
Liang Yao from the secretary’s office was hurrying through the CEO’s office with a contract, only to be stopped by Chen Fang.
“Assistant Chen?”
Chen Fang: “President Zhao is busy right now. Give me the contract first.”
Busy?
Who didn’t know this newly promoted President Zhao was a workaholic? How could she possibly be busy?
Liang Yao was about to say something, then suddenly remembered the discussion she saw earlier on the intranet.
She covered her mouth: “Could it be that…”
“Yes,” Chen Fang nodded. “Third Young Master is inside.”
Liang Yao’s mouth formed an “O.”
Shen Shuyi only realized his embarrassment after finishing the kisses.
Looking down, he saw he was still hanging on Zhao Yuheng, which made it even more awkward.
He wanted to let go, but Zhao Yuheng wouldn’t allow it.
His boyfriend lifted Shen Shuyi and sat him on the CEO’s desk. Before he could slide down, Zhao Yuheng cupped the back of his neck and kissed him deeply.
The instant their lips touched, Shen Shuyi gave up any plan to escape, following instinct and fully immersing himself in the kiss with Zhao Yuheng.
They hadn’t seen each other for days, and their kiss was like fire meeting dry wood.
Shen Shuyi’s whole body heated up. Being so close to him, he immediately felt the changes in Zhao Yuheng’s body.
But this was the CEO’s office… with floor-to-ceiling windows!
The surrounding glass was transparent, only blocked by closed blinds!
Yet somehow, it was thrilling.
Shen Shuyi was loosened slightly. Their lips stayed together. Zhao Yuheng seemed unwilling to end the lingering kiss so easily, giving Shen Shuyi just a moment to catch his breath.
In those few seconds, he pecked him repeatedly, eyes lowered, full of affection.
Shen Shuyi calmed his breathing, licked his lips, held his shoulders, and tentatively said: “Zhao Yuheng, do you want to…”
He hinted by pressing his knee against Zhao Yuheng’s slim waist.
Office play?
Very thrilling!
Zhao Yuheng laughed and continued kissing him.
He didn’t say yes or no. By the time the kiss ended, Shen Shuyi’s brain was oxygen-deprived, and he couldn’t even remember what he had suggested earlier.
When they got off the desk, his clothes were a mess!
Zhao Yuheng pinched his face, then said: “Baby, you’re a custard bun.”
Custard bun? What does that mean?
Shen Shuyi looked confused.
After a while, he realized Zhao Yuheng was referring to the unspoken suggestion from earlier.
Seriously?!
Who is more mischievous here? He was only thinking about it, and he already acted it all out on him!
Shen Shuyi didn’t want to continue this topic, glaring at Zhao Yuheng: “Die.”
Zhao Yuheng mimicked him: “Go die?”
“Die! Pretend!” Shen Shuyi pushed her away: “Go to work. I’ll hang out in your office for a while.”
It was his first time in Zhao Yuheng’s office. He hadn’t yet gotten tired of exploring, moving freely around the space.
Zhao Yuheng wanted to steal another kiss, but Shen Shuyi had already run to admire the office’s aquarium.
Shengjing was indeed busy at year-end. Zhao Yuheng had canceled evening plans to have dinner with Shen Shuyi, still handling a few contracts before leaving work.
At first, Zhao Yuheng felt a little guilty, but seeing Shen Shuyi happily occupied by himself, he realized… maybe just having him around was enough.
Soon, he ordered a bunch of takeout he didn’t intend to eat. The secretaries brought milk tea and cake but dared not look up, leaving the items and walking away.
Later, he fed the fish in the aquarium and even took selfies with them. Afterward, he asked: “Zhao Yuheng, what breed are these fish in your office tank?”
Zhao Yuheng didn’t look up from his computer: “How many did you feed to death?”
Shen Shuyi: “…”
“Who fed them to death! I’m seriously asking which breed they are!” Shen Shuyi insisted. “I want to keep some at home.”
“Why keep them?” Zhao Yuheng laughed. “As your emergency rations?”
Shen Shuyi immediately pounced on him to tickle him.
By the time Zhao Yuheng finished work, Shen Shuyi was already asleep on the bed.
The office had a small resting room connected to the CEO’s office for his lunch breaks.
Shen Shuyi woke at 5:30 PM. It was already dark in Beijing, with another snowstorm predicted.
Looking out, he suddenly felt a bit homesick for Hong Kong. Even in December, it had been warmer there.
When Zhao Yuheng entered, Shen Shuyi was silently crying on the bed.
His boyfriend almost kneeled in shock.
“Shuyi, what’s wrong?”
Zhao Yuheng hugged him. Shen Shuyi’s face was wet with tears.
It was likely a mix of homesickness and the lonely feeling after waking from an afternoon nap at six—feeling like the whole world had abandoned him. Embarrassing to admit.
Zhao Yuheng said first: “I’m sorry.”
Shen Shuyi looked back in surprise: “Why are you apologizing?”
“Not sure,” Zhao Yuheng said. “I saw you crying and wanted to offer a formula first. So it’s not because of me?”
Shen Shuyi pinched him in exasperation.
In that moment, Zhao Yuheng’s presence dispelled his panic and loneliness.
Too embarrassed to admit he was being sentimental, he said: “Kiss me quickly.”
Zhao Yuheng kissed him several times at the corner of his mouth: “Have I not been with you enough recently? I’ll leave work earlier from now on.”
“Ah? Will leaving early cut your pay?” Shen Shuyi asked. “Better not. I still want to buy a watch at the Poly International Spring Auction.”
Shen Shuyi looked at him, blinking innocently.
After a while, they both laughed.
“Why were you crying earlier? Can you tell me?” Zhao Yuheng asked. “I worry seeing you sad.”
“Ah, nothing,” Shen Shuyi mumbled. “I just missed home.”
“Miss Hong Kong?”
Shen Shuyi hesitated, then nodded.
Zhao Yuheng thought for a moment: “Next week, I’ll go back with you, okay?”
Shen Shuyi was stunned: “What about your work?”
“Shengjing won’t stop because I’m gone,” she said. “These days are just busy due to the New Year. Later, even if work is busy, I’ll spend more time with you.”
Shen Shuyi felt secretly pleased.
“Do you have work tonight?”
“Canceled. Want to go eat? Or go home to change first, so you won’t feel ugly after a nap.”
Shen Shuyi was about to agree.
“But I don’t want to move now!” Zhao Yuheng said softly. “Shall I carry you downstairs?”
“Thanks. I don’t want to embarrass myself in your company today.” Shen Shuyi rolled his eyes inwardly but obediently said: “Let me feel your abs.”
Zhao Yuheng laughed.
Shen Shuyi pressed his cold hand on her abs, eyes closing in comfort: “Feels like a dryer…”
“I only have this use?” Zhao Yuheng teased. “Other places are warm too—want me to cover them?”
“Hehe,” Shen Shuyi murmured like a cat.
Just waking up, soft-bodied, no appetite, he wanted only to be held.
The room was dim. Listening to his strong heartbeat, his eyelids grew heavy again.
But his nap was interrupted.
His phone lit up, WeChat messages flooding in.
Shen Shuyi usually could disappear for half an hour, getting hundreds of messages. But this constant stream of dozens of messages at once was rare.
He picked up his phone, saw it was Zhao Ci.
He didn’t care about the messages, wanting only to lock the screen and sleep.
Zhao Yuheng glanced, noticing the keyword: “medicine?”
“What?” Shen Shuyi, half-asleep, mumbled.
Zhao Yuheng took the phone and unlocked it with her face.
Zhao Ci’s messages fired like a machine gun.
First message at 2 PM: [How did you know my brother bought me a Maserati again?! Officially introducing my little wife—who else in Beijing is this happy? Supporting multiple cars per man! ?]
Second: [Did you go to my brother???]
Shen Shuyi replied: [Yeah. Who told you?]
Zhao Ci: [Chen Fang!]
Shen Shuyi didn’t reply further, probably at his office.
Then Zhao Ci went on a solo rant:
[Ah, did you bring my medicine?]
[I remember my brother’s office is big. Are you guys playing office play?]
[Why aren’t you replying? Another dog outside, or already completely lost in ecstasy?]
[Chen Fang’s medicine is so strong. One dose and my brother is gone.]
[Shen Shuyi??? Four hours no reply?? Are you okay?? Didn’t knock my brother out, did you??]
Shen Shuyi replied, barely coherent: […Go away. Dead tired, going to sleep.]
[Oh, I see, you’re sleeping. Thought…]
[Did you give the medicine to my brother? You have to! Didn’t you say he needs stomach protection? What about your happy life?]
Zhao Yuheng snorted.
Shen Shuyi instinctively sensed trouble.
“What were you looking at on my phone?”
Shen Shuyi leaned over…
Snap!
Oh no! Disaster!
He grabbed his phone back as fast as he could: “Why are you snooping my chat history?!”
Damn. Zhao Ci was dead. He was toxic for sending so many messages just to check if he had given his brother medicine??
“I had to check, otherwise you’d mess with me outside,” Zhao Yuheng said coldly. “Stomach protection?”
Shen Shuyi firmly explained: “Your brother is lying, I never said that.”
“Really? Didn’t you already take the medicine?”
“What medicine!” Shen Shuyi insisted. “It’s just vitamins!”
Zhao Yuheng paused, slightly incredulous: “Really?”
Shen Shuyi: “…Damn. Fooled.”
“Shen Shuyi, am I that useless?”
“Hmm… suddenly can’t understand Mandarin?” Shen Shuyi started rambling in Cantonese: “So hungry… let’s eat… that’s all for today’s news broadcast.”
Seeing him evade, Zhao Yuheng grabbed him back: “Speak.”
“Ah, it’s because you haven’t slept with me!” Shen Shuyi gave up: “You’re impressive, you’re impressive, you’re impressive, okay?”
Zhao Yuheng smirked: “Alright. Tonight, I’ll show you some real skill.”
Because of that line, Shen Shuyi couldn’t eat well at dinner, nervously wondering if he understood correctly.
Before going home, he kept obsessing.
Zhao Yuheng parked outside a convenience store near Platinum 21.
Shen Shuyi: “It’s snowing. Where are you going?”
“Buy something.”
He hurried to get out, but she held him back: “Cold outside. Wait in the car, I’ll be back in three minutes.”
Shen Shuyi: “What? I want milk, bring me one.”
“Condoms,” he said calmly, in the most ordinary tone, yet the three words blew Shen Shuyi’s mind.
“Anything else?”
Shen Shuyi muttered: “N-nothing.”
Bought condoms—what else would you eat?
“Want some food?” Zhao Yuheng teased. “Worried you won’t have energy tonight.”
He hesitated, hinting: I’ll be powerless.
Shen Shuyi curled up, feeling numb.
If he really died on Zhao Yuheng’s bed tonight, he’d haunt Zhao Ci forever.
Zhao Yuheng returned, handled a call.
Shen Shuyi sneakily opened his shopping bag, counting pills: one, two, three, four… and grew numb.
Zhao Yuheng came back from the balcony. Shen Shuyi quickly said: “I’m going to shower!”
Two hours later, he emerged and flopped onto the bed. Snow fell outside. Having napped, he wasn’t tired at all, just thinking about what was to come.
Too nervous!
Was Zhao Yuheng doing this on purpose?
Who gives a heads-up before such a thing? Maybe he should have drunk some wine to build courage…
He was just about to sneak to the living room for wine when Zhao Yuheng came out of the bathroom.
Shen Shuyi stiffened, retreating onto the bed.
Zhao Yuheng came in, carrying the shopping bag, placing it on the bedside.
Shen Shuyi: …Do I feel like a dish now?!
Stammering: “Zhao Yuheng! Don’t scare me on purpose!”
“This is scaring you?” Zhao Yuheng thought of the chat messages earlier. Not angry, just a bit helpless. He worried Shen Shuyi wouldn’t accept quickly, so wanted to take it slow.
Shen Shuyi complained: “Your expression is so fierce. I feel mentally oppressed!”
“Even fiercer—want to see?” Zhao Yuheng asked.
Shen Shuyi: ?
Curiosity got the better of him.
“What?”
“Where’s the medicine Zhao Ci gave you?”
“Why ask?”
Still feeling guilty, Shen Shuyi handed it over, hands raised: “Your majesty—”
Zhao Yuheng saw the small pill in his palm. It was clearly vitamins—no way Zhao Ci could get anything strong.
He took the “medicine,” slowly swallowed it in front of him.
Shen Shuyi panicked: “Wait! This medicine is strong! This is spring—”
Zhao Yuheng swallowed, then grabbed his wrist, murmuring: “So, Shen Shuyi. After taking such strong medicine, what will you do?”
“Two options,” he whispered:
“First, go sleep in the guest room next door.”
“Second, stay here.”
“Shen Shuyi. Are you running or staying?”
He froze, swallowing.
“Stay… then what?”
Zhao Yuheng slowly undid his buttons, moving dangerously slowly: “Then… wait to be overwhelmed by me, baby.”
Author’s note:
Always loved the gag: after taking an aphrodisiac, asking slowly, “What will you do? Run or stay?” Finally wrote it! Hahaha!
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