Chapter 90: T

aking a Leave and Meeting Up

Translated by Rikko of Exiled Rebels Translations

Editor: Rattie

Although Qiu ZiYans heart was brooding, he didnt check the message. His control of Tang XiaoYu was only limited to prohibiting contact with the questionable people he was with in the past. He did relatively respect the other areas of his personal s.p.a.ce.

Besides, its not all that bad for a kid to have more friends.

What are you doing? As the ointment was quite cold, Tang XiaoYu opened his eyes groggily, puzzlement written all over his face.

Is he going to continue?

Dont be scared. Go back to sleep. Qiu ZiYan inched over to give him a gentle kiss on the lips, Ill help you apply the ointment, or else it will be painful for you tomorrow.

With his mind at ease, Tang XiaoYu shut his eyes again obediently.

Although

beep-

was exhausting, Qiu ZiYan still didnt feel any bit of sleepiness after applying the ointment. He lowered his head to kiss his lovers face and b.u.t.t. His heart was br.i.m.m.i.n.g with so much love for him that it almost burst.

Stop it. Go to sleep. Feeling itchy and uncomfortable due to Qiu ZiYans repeated kisses, Tang XiaoYu lifted his leg to kick him weakly.

Qiu ZiYan curved his lips into a smile before hugging his partner from behind, Good night.

With his hand grabbing Qiu ZiYans arms, Tang XiaoYu seemingly fell asleep right away.

My G.o.d I think Im going to collapse out of tiredness.

Ive never thought this is more exhausting than fighting!

On the other hand, Su Nuo was still in his pyjamas, sitting on the toilet. His face was grim as he messaged.

Why isnt he replying?!

Hes driving me nuts!

NuoNuo. All of a sudden, Mr Director knocked on the door.

Oh s.h.i.+t!

Su XiaoNuo almost dropped his phone out of shock.

Is anything scarier than a random knock at night?!

Are you having a stomach ache? Ouyang Long stood outside the door, asking, Why are you still in the bathroom?

My stomach is totally fine. Im hiding here just to confirm if Tang XiaoYu took his leave! But if Mr Director knows Im keeping myself awake because Im worrying for Big Bro, he will definitely be p.i.s.sed! That might even disrupt their relations.h.i.+p! So, I should keep mum!

Yeah. Su Nuo gave a feeble reply, My stomach hurts.

Someone should give me an award for being so convincing!

Can I come in? Ouyang Long asked

Just go back to the bedroom. You are making me nervous by standing outside. Su Nuos tone was still weak, Ill be fine soon.

Su Nuo couldnt help but think,

my acting is just so perfect!

After dilly-dallying for a minute or so, Su Nuo finally returned to the bedroom.

Do you have an upset stomach again? Ouyang Long pulled Su Nuo into his arms, It definitely isnt from the dinner. Did you have some snacks behind my back?

Not at all!

Su Nuo was shrouded in gloom.

I am super healthy, ok?! Look at how lively and energetic I am! My little b.u.t.thole is also healthy pink; I can even have -beep- right now, or for that matter, have two rounds of -beep-!

Take a pill. Ouyang Long handed him a tablet, If you are still sick tomorrow, lets go to the hospital.

Woe is me, I have to take medicine even though Im fine.

Su Nuo let out a sigh as he threw the pill into his mouth.

Wait, will I get poisoned if I take medicine when I dont have to?

Su Nuo got a little panicky.

Here, lie down. Ouyang Long patted the area next to him.

Su Nuo lay down obediently and pulled his clothes up, revealing his stomach.

No more ice cream before bed. Ouyang Long helped to rub his stomach, We will have hot porridge for breakfast tomorrow.

I swear I didnt eat behind your back Su Nuo grumbled indignantly, The ice cream was on the floor only because Cotton Candy opened the fridge.

Im telling the truth! You must believe me! Trust is very important in marriage!

Sure. Instead of arguing with him, Ouyang Long dimmed the lights and kissed his forehead, Just sleep.

Belly rubs were so comfortable; so warm and relaxing. Satisfied, Su Nuo let out a sneeze before falling to sleep?

Of course not. After all, his elder brothers matter still wasnt settled yet. As his little brother, how can he just doze off?

A good little brother must be fretting over it!

Ten minutes later, Su XiaoNuo sighed unwittingly, Haah

Whats wrong? On the contrary, Ouyang Long was tickled pink by his lover, who was still adorable even with a crestfallen face.

I want crab dumplings for breakfast tomorrow. Su Nuo rubbed against him, I dont want porridge.

Whats good about plain porridge? Delicious, juicy dumplings are the way to go!

No way. Ouyang Long scratched his nose, You have to have porridge tomorrow morning. You can only eat anything else after we are sure your stomach is fine.

Forcing a glutton to give up juicy dumplings for porridge was such a cruel move.

Filled with resent and bitterness, Su XiaoNuo buried his head into his partners arms.

Its all Qiu ZiYans fault!

If he approved Tang XiaoYus request for leave right away, I wouldnt have to worry for the whole night. Then, I wont have to hide in the bathroom to send a message, and wont have to take medicine for no reason, which will not get me prohibited from having crab dumplings! Not being able to have crab dumplings is just too abominable!

Muscle man definitely did that on purpose!

The revengeful Su Nuo couldnt help but to pinch Mr Director hard; super-duper hard!

A small portion of Mr Directors skin grew red the moment it was pinched.

Hey. Ouyang Long found the situation both amusing and upsetting, The only thing I did was forbidding you from having dumplings, do you seriously have to do that?

Wut?

Su Nuo came back to his senses at once. He lost control of his actions when he let his mind ran wild. Ouyang Longs question made him seem like an utter moron!

Su Nuos cheeks flushed red.

You little glutton. Suppressing his laughter, Ouyang Long gave a forceful kiss to the person in his arms.

No matter how dumb he is, he is just so cute.

Im not a glutton at all!

Su XiaoNuo howled in his heart. Still, he didnt express it out as Mr Directors kiss evolved into a French kiss instantly.

It felt so good.

If your stomach is fine the next morning, Ill let you have crab dumplings. Ouyang Long kissed his cheek, Happy now?

Yup. Pleased, Su Nuo leaned on one side and hugged his lovers waist.

Lets sleep. Ouyang Long switched off the lights.

Under the quiet night, Su XiaoNuo snored lightly, sleeping like a baby. In the end, he overslept the next day. Likewise, Tang XiaoYu slept in too.

Qiu ZiYan measured Tang XiaoYus temperature with his palm on his forehead. Only after confirming his lover wasnt sick did he let out a sigh of relief.

ZiYan. Tang XiaoYu opened his eyes. His voice was still hoa.r.s.e.

Yup. Qiu ZiYan sat next to him on the bed, Are you still feeling sick?

Im fine. Tang XiaoYu tried to sit up, but he had a terrible waist pain.

Dont move, just lie down. Qiu ZiYan pressed down his shoulders, Ive ordered porridge, it will be here soon.

Tang XiaoYu stared at him, not even blinking once.

Why are you staring at me? Slight amus.e.m.e.nt in his tone, Qiu ZiYan raised his finger to scratch his partners nose.

Tang XiaoYu clutched his hand, his ears a little heated up.

When are you going to bring me to your grandfather? Qiu ZiYan asked in a low voice.

Sometime later Tang XiaoYu coughed a bit, Ill be heading back home a few days later.

To vaccinate? the corners of Qiu ZiYans lips curled into a smile.

Tang XiaoYu acknowledged with his silence.

Alright then, Ill approve your leave. Qiu ZiYan finally relented, Remember to put in a good word for me with your grandfather, ok?

Tang XiaoYu broke into laughter while poking his cheek.

Im going down to take the porridge for you, Qiu ZiYan covered Tang XiaoYu with a blanket, Be right back.

Tang XiaoYu nodded and watched him leave the bedroom. As he grabbed the handphone next to him, he noticed an unread message from Su Nuo.

It was sent at three in the morning? Tang XiaoYu was puzzled. Why did he send it in such a late hour?

The content of the message was straightforward, it was just him asking if Qiu ZiYan approved his leave with an anxious emoji accompanying it.

[Yeah.]

Tang XiaoYu sent a short reply.

However, numerous emotions were behind that short answer.

He only planned on requesting a leave but ended up being eaten in bed.

How in the world did it turn out like that?

Its approved?

Relief washed over Su Nuo instantly, following shortly with joy.

[Did the method I taught you worked?]

Su Nuo was full of pride.

After staring at the screen for three seconds, Tang XiaoYu switched his phone off silently while swearing in his heart to never listen to Su Nuos so-called suggestions.

He had nothing to say about those suggestions.

Su XiaoNuo waited for quite some time, but there wasnt any reply, so he was rather annoyed.

Wow, ungrateful much?

NuoNuo, wake up. Your breakfast will be dumplings. Ouyang Long called out from the kitchen.

Wut?! Su Nuos eyes brightened up at once and strolled to the kitchen with his slippers.

Amazing! I can even smell them with the door closed!

Do you have any work today? Ouyang Long asked.

No, not really. Ill probably go to the office in the afternoon. Su Nuo ate a small tomato as he replied, What about you?

Ill be having a meeting in the morning. Ouyang Long answered, Continue resting at home if you dont have to go to the office. Lets have dinner together later.

ok. Su Nuo was well-behaved,

As expected, its so romantic to discuss daily stuff with my beloved in a sunlight-filled kitchen!

After breakfast, Ouyang Long headed out. However, before he drove to his company, he gave HanWei a call.

Yes? HanWei was surprised.

Lets meet up if you are free. Ouyang Long stated.

Did something happen to NuoNuo? HanWeis tone went solemn.

No. Ouyang Long answered, Hes fine. He doesnt know I want to meet you.

One hour later. At the coffee shop beside west city district junction. After a short hesitation, HanWei ended up giving in.

Although he seriously wanted to ignore that guy, he had no choice.

Too bad for having a dumb and disappointing little brother.

What a tragedy it was.

Of course, the adorkable Su XiaoNuo would never even think his handsome lover would meet his big brother behind his back. He was still browsing the net joyfully. Not only did he attack Qiu ZiYan with his side account, he even searched his own name and liked positive comments such as NuoNuo is so handsome. What a demented guy he was.

After that, Su Nuo stood up for a stretch before stroking the piano beside the bed. It was a present from Mr Director.

Of course, he only stroked the piano a little, not bothering to even open up the fallboard.

Practising the piano is such a pain in the a.s.s! Plus, my fingers will have a cramp, the risk is too great!

With a small pork rib that he took from the kitchen in his mouth, he went back to his computer and got into gossip threads effortlessly.

Its been a while since I visit these threads; I miss them so much.