Chapter 112 – Jiujiujiujiujiujiu
Duan Shu Tong tought that Xi Duan’s “I will come to you” just meant that he would come to Shan Quan County when he had time, so he didn’t think too much about it.
Early the next morning, he went directly to the provincial capital, wearing the suit that he got when he was in Hai City.
As a researcher, he really didn’t care about these aspects.
Shan Quan County was not far from the provincial capital. The event started at nine in the morning and ended at twelve o’ clock noon.
According to reports, this event might also be on the provincial news.
Duan Shu Tong didn’t take the report seriously when he heard it. He just wanted to go straight back to Shan Quan County with the trophy. But just after he left the venue he received a call from Xi Duan.
“Look to the right.”
Duan Shu Tong subconsciously turned his head.
Along the wide streets, sycamore trees were gradually losing their leaves, but they still stood tall and straight. A few scattered leaves decorated the branches, stubbornly clinging on despite the blowing cold wind. In the end, they were no match against the strength of nature. The leaves floated down along the wind currents and rested quietly on a man’s shoulders.
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Dried yellow leaves decorated the man’s black coat, while the man stood beside the traffic-filled street with gentle eyes and a faint smile.
Duan Shu Tong’s mind was completely empty, and he just stared blankly at the man.
A gust of cold wind blew by and he shivered. The air conditioner* in the venue was too strong, while the outside was very cold, so he had not adjusted to the temperature change yet.
[*T/N: In some countries, the air conditioners can produce hot air or cold air depending on the season.]
Xi Duan frowned and walked over in a few strides. He led Duan Shu Tong along by the wrist, “Get in the car, there is heating in the car.”
Duan Shu Tong allowed himself to be pulled along. He obediently followed Xi Duan and got into the back seat of the car.
In the driver’s seat, Liu Zhi Fei greeted him warmly, and Duan Shu Tong responded with a smile.
Then he asked Xi Duan, “Why are you here?”
There were other people around, so it was not good to be too intimate. He really wanted to hold the young man’s hand, but he held back and said, “I’m passing by here on business, so I came to take a look. What do you want to eat for lunch?”
Duan Shu Tong didn’t expose him and said casually, “I’m fine with anything.”
Xi Duan had booked a private room ahead of time, and as soon as the two arrived at the restaurant, the waiter began to serve the dishes, which interrupted Duan Shu Tong’s original plan.
He wanted to be intimate with a certain someone, but unfortunately, Xi Duan seemed too calm and didn’t seem to have those intentions at all.
This was a misunderstanding.
Of course Xi Duan wanted to make out with him, but he was more worried that Duan Shu Tong would be hungry, so let him eat first before talking about other things.
After the waiter left, Duan Shu Tong took a look at Xi Duan, “You’re so busy with work and yet you still came here. Are you trying to work yourself to death?”
There was no one else in the private room. Xi Duan was finally able to hold Duan Shu Tong’s hand and press a kiss to it. His eyes were filled with grievance, “I’ve been having insomnia lately.”
Duan Shu Tong was stunned for a moment, “Have you used up the aromatherapy? Or is it not working?”
“No,” Xi Duan lowered his voice. It was deep and intoxicating. “I missed you.”
After he finished speaking, he let go of Duan Shu Tong’s hand and scooped a bowl of soup for him. “Warm your stomach [with some soup] first.”
Duan Shu Tong looked at the man’s reddened ears, and secretly smiled in his heart, feeling that the man beside him was really cool and cute.
Feeling happy yet shy, they ate lunch.
Xi Duan glanced at Duan Shu Tong from time to time and after a while said, “I’ll have someone make some clothes for you first.”
Duan Shu Tong deliberately teased him, “You think I look shabby?”
“No,” Xi Duan hurriedly explained, fearing that he would be unhappy, “I just can’t bear it, I…”
Duan Shu Tong approached him suddenly. His peach blossom eyes seemed to be sucking him in. He gave Xi Duan a meaningful look, “Are you afraid that I will be laughed at and look down upon?”
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The young man was too close. Xi Duan couldn’t utter a word. He just felt like his whole mind was firmly locked by these eyes, and he couldn’t help sinking into those depths.
He didn’t know where the courage came from, but he suddenly grabbed the young man by his slender white wrist and planted a firm kiss on the corner of his lips. The kiss made a loud sound, stunning both of them.
It was so hot, almost too hot, as if the whole body was enveloped in flames.
Duan Shu Tong opened his mouth, but he couldn’t say anything. He even thought in his heart: Two chickens peck at each other back and forth. Eventually one will come out the victor.
And he had completely lost.
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Didn’t Love You Enough
Chapter 124
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The Big Landlord
Chapter 158.2
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