Fixed!

"Whose yacht is this?" Qi Ning exclaimed when he boarded and saw the lavish interior. "It's even more extravagant than the coming-of-age gift the old man gave me."

Xueli was utterly stunned too. It really was gorgeous!

"Young Master Qi, and this young lady." Chi Yi stopped them. "I'll have someone take you back to your rooms."

Though it sounded like a discussion, there was no room for refusal.

Qi Ning was displeased. "My brother..."

"Someone, escort Young Master Qi and Miss Xueli back to their rooms to rest."

"Huh? What's this about..."

The two were forcibly led by the servants to a room on the second floor, as if they had been kidnapped.

After seeing them off, Chi Yi said to Xia Yu, "Young Master, sir is waiting for you in the lounge."

"Oh."

In the lounge, Chi Yan sat on the sofa with a wineglass in hand, his expression somewhat grim.

Xia Yu strolled over, lifted the man's chin, and asked softly, "Have you prepared yourself mentally?"

Chi Yan's gaze was dark, seemingly tinged with anger. He seized Xia Yu's wrist hard, flipped over, and pinned him to the sofa. "Xia Yu, are you playing me?"

Xia Yu raised a brow. "How am I playing you?"

"You said you liked me."

"You don't believe me?" As he spoke, his other hand settled on Chi Yan's firm waist. "I can prove it..."

The fire in Chi Yan's eyes burned hotter. He caught the wandering hand as well, his voice turning icy. "What's going on with Chu Lan?"

Xia Yu chuckled. "You're jealous."

"You like him? Are you treating me as his substitute?"

"How could you think that?"

He was furious. The things Chi Er had said earlier kept circling in his mind. A substitute? Fuck that! Who dared treat him like a substitute?!

"You're far too insecure."

"Xia Yu, I've realized there isn't a single truthful word left in your mouth."

"No. It's true that I want you."

Chi Yan really wanted to strangle him, but he could not bear to. Gritting his teeth, he got off him and stormed back to the bedroom, full of rage.

[ Ding! Xia Wanqing's resentment value +3800, anger value +1800. ]

[ The system store has automatically upgraded. Access to related items has been unlocked! ]

"Boss!!!" 001 shrieked excitedly. "We have enough points!"

Xia Yu sat up. "I know."

Xia Wanqing had probably seen the comments online. It had only risen this much—apparently, they had not bought enough paid commenters.

"Then should we buy that pill you wanted?"

"I'll take a shower first."

"Oh..."

He showered in the room next door, then came out in a loose bathrobe and pushed open the master bedroom door.

Chi Yan leaned against the headboard with a cold expression, scrolling through his phone without looking at him.

"Chi Yan..."

"Shut up! Get out!"

Xia Yu's lips curved upward. He climbed onto the bed and wrapped his arms around Chi Yan's neck.

Chi Yan turned his head, and cool lips pressed against his cheek.

"Hehe, why are you acting like a sulky little wife?"

"Get off."

"No."

"..."

"Say something."

Chi Yan turned back, his black eyes filled with frost as he glared at him. "Don't force me to get angry. Get off!"

Not only was Xia Yu unafraid, he became even more brazen.

The man's hand at his side clenched into a fist.

Xia Yu lifted his head slightly. "Hug me..."

Chi Yan gritted his teeth. "Get off!"

Xia Yu gave a soft laugh and forcibly pried open his clenched fist, coaxing him gently. "Don't be angry anymore. I only like you. No one is worthy of making you their substitute."

"Open your mouth," Xia Yu said softly.

The man's Adam's apple bobbed. Perhaps it was an illusion, but it seemed like he had swallowed a pill.

"Chi Yan..."

Chi Yan's chest heaved as all sorts of emotions churned in his eyes. Suddenly, he got out of bed with a dark expression and entered the bathroom.

"Chi Yan?!"

The disbelieving call behind him carried a trace of hurt.

After the bathroom door slammed shut, Xia Yu climbed up. The lust in his eyes faded somewhat, and a knowing smile hung on his lips.

Barefoot, he got out of bed and knocked on the door, his voice so aggrieved it trembled with tears. "Chi Yan, what are you doing?"

"..."

"Wah... You're too much! You don't like me at all! You were playing me!"

"..."

"Open the door! If you don't like me, why did you come looking for me? Why did you say all those things to me?! Chi Yan! Get out here!"

Click!

The door opened, and a large hand reached out and dragged him inside.

He wrapped his arms around the man's waist.

The next second, he was shoved back out of the bathroom, and the door was slammed shut again.

"..." He froze for two seconds, looked down, and his face turned livid. He cursed under his breath, "Fuck!"

Inside the bathroom, the atmosphere was even darker. Chi Yan was radiating menace as he swept everything off the counter. Fuck! He could not get it up!

He had clearly been fine just moments ago!

With a grim expression, he recalled the strange sensation of something sliding down his throat earlier. Rage surged up as he yanked open the door and walked out. "Xia Yu! What did you do to me..."

"Wah..."

Xia Yu had buried himself beneath the blanket, soft sobs seeping out, sorrowful and despairing.

Chi Yan panicked. He strode over, pulled away the blanket, and saw the tear-streaked face. His heart shattered. "Xiaxia..."

"Chi Yan, I hate you! I never want to see you again! Wah..."

He hurriedly pulled him into his arms and coaxed him softly. "I'm sorry. Don't cry."

"Get away! Don't touch me! Didn't you find me disgusting? Get lost!"

"I don't find you disgusting..."

"Then why did you push me away?!"

"I..."