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Chapter 28
After being on the boat for so long, it's a miracle he's only just started to throw up. He's also inexplicably relieved, otherwise, after kissing Xi Yan earlier, he wouldn't know how to face Xi Yan.
Bai Le awkwardly looked away, not daring to meet Xi Yan's gaze.
Xi Yan stared at him in silence for at least five or six seconds, then let out a long sigh, seemingly trying to control his emotions.
The two suddenly became a little awkward. Even though Bai Le was slow to notice, he realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere just now, but since Xi Yan didn't bring it up, he wisely didn't ask any further questions.
After sailing at sea for an unknown amount of time, Bai Le finally saw the blurry outline of a distant island from the deck.
His sister was even more excited than he was. When they got ashore, her feet touched the soft white sand, and she tugged at Bai Le's sleeve, asking, "Brother, how long can we play here?"
Bai Le didn't know the exact time either. He turned to look at Xi Yan, where there were still many people admiring the scenery on the island.
You'll get back before us.
Upon hearing Xi Yan's reply, Bai Yin winked at Bai Le and said, "Sure, you want to ditch us and have some alone time?"
Bai Le Lequan pretended not to hear and followed Xi Yan straight in a certain direction.
An ivory-white villa stands on the island, surrounded by tropical rainforest. As you walk around, you can see many birds you've never seen before flying in front of the forest.
There are also many recreational facilities outside the villa, including a dedicated gym, as well as a large lawn. Everyone who saw it discussed having a BBQ.
Bai Le also wanted to try the barbecue, so he went to the villa to change his clothes first. After changing out of his suit and putting on a loose white shirt, he finally felt relieved.
Xi Yan was in the room watching others help tidy up. Secretary Xing was also there, and the two of them were talking about something, their expressions somewhat solemn.
"I'm going out now." Bai Le thought he should at least say goodbye before leaving.
Unexpectedly, Xi Yan immediately stopped his conversation with Secretary Xing upon hearing this, "Where are you going?"
Bai Le asked blankly, "Eating barbecue?"
Xi Yan frowned slightly. Although she didn't stop him, she whispered an instruction to Secretary Xing, then casually picked up her coat from the chair and said indifferently, "Let's go."
Are you going too?
Xi Yan nodded. "Didn't you want to go?"
Bai Le choked, realizing that Xi Yan didn't understand him. He did want to go, but Xi Yan didn't need to accompany him.
However, he only dared to grumble in his heart. Seeing Xi Yan leave first, he followed in his footsteps.
A number of guests had already gathered on the lawn. As soon as Bai Le arrived, he was stopped by Xiaozhouzi. His originally cheerful expression turned into a bitter face the moment he saw Xi Yan following behind him, and he stammered, "Fourth... Fourth Uncle."
Xi Yan nodded indifferently, then rolled up his sleeves and asked Bai Le, "What do you want to eat?"
Bai Le looked left and right, finding it very difficult to decide, and finally reluctantly said, "Let's have a little bit of both meat and seafood."
Xi Yan hummed in agreement, casually picking up a piece of pork belly and placing it on the grill. His movements were incredibly fluid, and even when grilling meat, he seemed otherworldly, as if his beautifully shaped hands shouldn't be doing this.
Xiaozhouzi watched in stunned silence, then secretly pulled Bai Le aside and clicked his tongue, saying, "Now, should I officially call you Fourth Aunt?"
Bai Le glared at him but didn't say anything.
"How exactly did you meet my fourth uncle? And how did you... you know him? Tell me quickly, I'm so curious!"
Bai Le nodded thoughtfully, then turned to Xi Yan and said, "Your nephew wants to ask you what exactly happened between you and me..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiaozhouzi covered his mouth, and he cried out in a panic, "Shh! What are you doing!"
Bai Le gritted his teeth and said, "I was telling you not to be so curious."
Xi Yan narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched this scene, and said in a deep voice to Xiaozhouzi, "Aren't you going to find your brother?"
"I'm going right now, I'm going right now." Xiaozhouzi, with his strong survival instinct, quickly let go of Bai Le and said hastily.
After Xiaozhouzi ran over, Bai Le straightened his disheveled shirt, then ran to Xi Yan's side and obediently squatted down, waiting for him to finish grilling the meat.
"Add more salt, I have a strong palate."
Xi Yan glanced at him and said indifferently, "Eating too much salt is bad for your health."
Bai Le initially wanted to immediately refute him, but then he changed his mind. He wasn't buying it; a self-inflicted injury might be more effective.
He lowered his eyelashes sadly, "I have a very poor appetite right now, and I've finally found something I want to eat..."
He didn't finish his sentence, only letting out a heavy sigh.
Xi Yan frowned, looking at him with a hint of helplessness. "Just this once."
Bai Le's face immediately brightened, and he chuckled, "I know, I know." Since there's been a first time, there's no worry about a next time.
Xi Yan how quickly his expression changed, Xi Yan frowned even more, but still sprinkled some more salt on it.
Bai Le watched obediently as he skillfully flipped the meat, his attention completely focused on his hands. He exclaimed, "Your hands are so white and beautiful."
Xi Yan seemed to dislike this remark, but still didn't say anything more.
Unaware of his pale complexion, Bai Le suddenly remembered something and asked with concern, "By the way, are you still taking medication?"
Xi Yan paused slightly, looking up at him. "How did you know I was taking medicine?"