ML 2 and ML 3 Happy Ending! 109

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Chapter 109 – Miss You, Thinking of You

Silence settled inside the car for a while. The two men continued to hold on tightly to each other’s hands.

“How is your research and development going?” Xi Duan broke the silence.

Upon touching this topic, Duan Shu Tong’s spirit lifted. “Almost done. It should be successful in a few days.”

Seeing Duan Shu Tong’s eyes full of joy, Xi Duan was also happy for him, but his heart ached for how hard the young man had to work. “When you’re done, take some time off for a break.”

Duan Shu Tong smiled and nodded. “Let’s head back. I want to eat hot pot.”

Back at the residence, Cen Ning and Liu Zhi Fei had already prepared the ingredients, and they greet Xi Duan and Duan Shu Tong with a smile when the two men walked in through the entrance.

“Young Master Duan, long time no see.” Cen Ning set the table. “It’s cold in the winter, so eat some hot pot to keep you warm.”

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The heat was turned on inside the house. Xi Duan helped Duan Shu Tong hang up his coat and then asked gently, “What flavor of sauce do you like?”

Duan Shu Tong did not hold back, “I like it slightly spicy.” Except for a bit of hot sauce, he was not used to any other flavors.

Xi Duan naturally hummed in agreement and went to prepare the spicy sauce. Cen Ning secretly elbowed Liu Zhi Fei and gave the other man a meaningful look. He really wanted to share this gossip. But Liu Zhi Fei just looked at Cen Ning suspiciously, completely missing the point.

Cen Ning: “…” Oh, forget it. He’ll just have to keep this gossip to himself.

The hot pot used a light, clear soup as base. A few ingredients such as red dates and wolfberry floated in the soup, creating a refreshing taste. After boiling the food in the soup, they dipped the food in sauces and ate it. It was very delicious.

Cen Ning and Liu Zhi Fei ate heartily, while Duan Shu Tong and Xi Duan were more reserved, eating carefully and slowly.

This was most likely due to the shyness between new couples. After all, they weren’t considered an “old couple” yet.

After eating hot pot, the entire body felt warm.

Duan Shu Tong helped clean up. Then he put on his coat and said goodbye to Cen Ning and Liu Zhi Fei.

Standing beside him, Xi Duan said in a low voice, “I’ll see you off.”

After the two left, Liu Zhi Fei finally sighed, “President Xi and Young Master Duan have such a good relationship. He’s seeing him off even though it’s just a short distance away.”

Cen Ning: “…Haha.”

The cool night wind buffeted against their faces. Duan Shu Tong wrapped his scarf tighter around himself and lowered his head to stare at his feet.

Seeing their shadows together on the ground made him happy.

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But when he thought about how Xi Duan would have to return to Yan City in a few days and that there would be fewer chances to meet up, he felt a sour feeling in his heart.

It was also his own fault. He’s been so busy with research and development that he had no time to date Xi Duan.

“When my new drug is developed, I will go to Yan City to find you.”

Xi Duan smiled and pulled him into his arms. His voice floated in the young man’s ears, “No, I’ll come to you.”

Xi Duan’s scent tickled his nose. Duan Shu Tong stretched out his arms to return the hug. He raised his head and said seriously, “After the new drug comes out, clinical trials have to be carried out. So I will have time, but you are so busy.”

Xi Duan hugged him tightly, and said in a very soft voice, “I know, but spending time with you is not a waste of time, I want to come to you.”

He didn’t want Duan Shu Tong to have to run back and forth.

Duan Shu Tong was moved by his thoughtfulness. He was about to continue being lovey-dovey with Xi Duan when his cell phone rang and broke the atmosphere between them. It was his father. He couldn’t ignore it.

“Shu Tong, Dad wants to ask you something.”

“En, what is it?”

“About the hair care product that you gave me last time, was it produced by the Spring and Autumn Hall? Several of your uncles have asked me about it. This product is very effective. Why is it not on the market?”

Duan Shu Tong replied, “Dad, that product was specially tailored for you.”

Duan Sheng Ye asked, “…Oh, then can you tailor more? Their hair loss is worse than mine, so they are in a hurry. But if you don’t have time, then forget it.”

Of course, Duan Shu Tong would not refuse his old man’s request. Since those unknown uncles want it, he could submit the project to the company.

Perhaps, anti-hair loss products would also be well received by the public.

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After hanging up the phone, Duan Shu Tong and Xi Duan looked at each other and smiled. Although the original atmosphere was no longer there, the current tenderness between them was still heart-warming.

Xi Duan actually joked, “It looks like pretty soon your company will release a batch of anti-hair loss products. Everyone should like it very much.”

Duan Shu Tong teased, “The Xi family has such good benefits. I’m tempted to transfer over.”

“No need to think about it. You’re already a member of the Xi family.”

Duan Shu Tong: “…”

That sounded right too.

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