Cheap Motel

The two of them arrived at a cheap motel that cost less than a hundred yuan.

Gu Yuechen had anticipated this day long ago and carried his ID with him every day. After handing it to the receptionist for registration, he turned to look at Yu Yaochen, who still refused to let go of his hand.

"Did you bring your ID?" "It's in the car," Yu Yaochen said hoarsely.

They had walked directly to the motel, while Yu Yaochen's car was parked in the lot beside the upscale apartments.

Gu Yuechen had no choice but to look at the owner behind the desk again. "Could you make an exception?"

The motel had never been particularly regulated in the first place. The owner only looked at Gu Yuechen's ID before letting them go upstairs.

The moment they entered the room, the mixed stench of mold, cigarettes, and alcohol hit them. The walls were blotched black and yellow, uneven and cracked.

Yu Yaochen had never been to a place like this. His brows drew together slightly, and he seemed unwilling to go inside.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yuechen turned back to look at him.

"This place is too..." Yu Yaochen considered his words before using a more polite term. "Terrible."

"We're only here to take a shower. Just make do with it," Gu Yuechen said. "This is the closest one."

Of course, it was not the closest one.

While Yu Yaochen was utterly distraught, with eyes only for him, Gu Yuechen had deliberately used his phone to look up the cheapest motel and followed the navigation here with Yu Yaochen.

First, he truly did not have much money. Second, he wanted Yu Yaochen, who had always stood high above everyone else, to become as filthy and depraved as him.

"Yuechen, let's switch to another place." Yu Yaochen was still standing at the door. "I'll book it."

Those words provoked Gu Yuechen. His gaze instantly turned cold as he shook free of Yu Yaochen's hand.

"Forget it. You should go back. That would be more convenient for you."

Panic flashed across Yu Yaochen's face, and he took Gu Yuechen's hand again.

"Don't leave. I'll listen to you."

Only then did Gu Yuechen smile again. He pulled Yu Yaochen into the room and shut the door.

"Go take a shower," Gu Yuechen said. "I'll have someone deliver a clean set of clothes for you. Once you've warmed up, drive back."

Yu Yaochen looked at Gu Yuechen with longing in his eyes. "Are you willing to be with me now?"

Gu Yuechen nodded and pretended to be shy as he pushed him toward the bathroom.

"Go wash up already."

Yu Yaochen's eyes curved into a smile. After hesitating for a moment, he lowered his head and planted an innocent kiss on Gu Yuechen's cheek.

Perhaps he was too embarrassed. He did not dare look Gu Yuechen in the eyes and turned to enter the bathroom.

The instant he shut the door, Gu Yuechen's smile disappeared. Disgust filled his face as he raised a hand and fiercely wiped the spot Yu Yaochen had just kissed.

Disgusting.

By the time Yu Yaochen finished showering, the delivery had just arrived with the clothes.

Gu Yuechen handed the clothes over, then sat alone on the bed, mentally preparing himself.

You couldn't catch the wolf without sacrificing the child. If he wanted the plan to succeed, this was the most crucial step.

As long as he imagined Pei Huanyi's face, it should not be too difficult.

The bathroom door opened, and Gu Yuechen's heart gave a jolt.

Yu Yaochen's damp bangs clung to his forehead, softening the cold detachment in his features and adding a touch of gentleness instead.

It was probably because he had taken a hot shower. His face was no longer as pale as when he had first arrived.

Even in clothes that cost only a few dozen yuan, he did not look cheap in the slightest. He was still breathtakingly handsome.

Gu Yuechen bit his lip in jealousy, and his desire to trample this favored son of heaven grew even stronger.

Yu Yaochen became somewhat embarrassed under Gu Yuechen's stare. A shy blush appeared on his snow-white face.

He took the initiative to walk up to Gu Yuechen and said softly, "Do you want to wash up too? I hugged you earlier, and your clothes got wet because of me."

"It's fine." Gu Yuechen suppressed the jealousy in his heart, wrapped his arms around Yu Yaochen's waist, and assumed an affectionate, dependent posture. "If I hold you, I won't feel cold anymore."

Yu Yaochen gently stroked Gu Yuechen's hair, his eyes full of indulgence.

"Have you really thought this through?" Gu Yuechen asked.

"Mm." Yu Yaochen nodded, his tone extremely firm. "I want to be with you."

"What about Doctor Pei?" Gu Yuechen asked again.

"I'll give him the compensation he wants as much as possible."

Gu Yuechen sneered inwardly. Sure enough, that was the approach of a scumbag.

"Then can your parents accept me?" Gu Yuechen lifted his face, staring at Yu Yaochen with timid eyes. "Will they think I seduced you and come teach me a lesson?"

Yu Yaochen did not like him using the word "seduced." It felt as though it demeaned Gu Yuechen.

They were in love with each other, not one person seducing the other.

Perhaps his parents would be disappointed by what he had done, but as long as he explained himself properly, he would surely be able to earn their forgiveness.

"Yuechen, leave everything to me. I'll handle it."

Gu Yuechen could barely suppress his smile. He immediately lowered his head and continued holding Yu Yaochen around the waist.

"I believe you."

The two fell silent for a while. Still somewhat uneasy, Gu Yuechen continued asking.

"When will you call off the wedding?"

"As soon as possible," Yu Yaochen said. "Once I've settled everything, I'll announce to the public that the wedding has been canceled."

Yu Yaochen's mother had not been well lately and could not endure any stimulation. At the very least, he had to wait until her surgery was over next month before telling the Household.

Of course, the most important thing was to appease the Pei Household and offer the best possible compensation, preventing them from secretly causing Gu Yuechen trouble.

Actually, calling off the engagement was for the best. He did not like Pei Huanyi, and Pei Huanyi was heterosexual, forced to enter into a marriage alliance with him for the glory of the Lineage.

Gu Yuechen did not know what Yu Yaochen was thinking. He assumed this was merely a delaying tactic.

He could not let Yu Yaochen think for too long, afraid that the other man might change his mind someday.

In that case...

Gu Yuechen took a deep breath, a trace of determination flashing through his eyes.

He released Yu Yaochen, pinned him to the bed, and, under the other man's astonished gaze, endured his disgust as he kissed those soft, pale pink lips.

Yu Yaochen was stunned by his sudden action, but after a moment, he slowly closed his eyes and returned Gu Yuechen's kiss.

Their hearts raced, and their breathing became slightly disordered.

It was both their first kiss, so neither of them knew what they were doing.

Gu Yuechen recalled how, years ago, he had been struck by a car and knocked onto the roadside. His body had hurt unbearably, and he had thought he would surely die.

But Pei Huanyi had saved him. Though they had been complete strangers who had never met, he had been willing to stop his car and save him.

Gu Yuechen had been unable to open his eyes and could not see the other man's expression. He had only felt his body shaking uncontrollably, cold and terrified.

Yet that person had tightly held his hand, soothing him in the gentlest voice and telling him not to be afraid.

With his eyes closed, Gu Yuechen recalled that day and tried not to focus on the person beneath him.

Slowly, his hand moved downward, pulling off Yu Yaochen's pants.

Yu Yaochen's eyes flew open, panic flashing through them. But after seeing Gu Yuechen's face, he struggled inwardly for only a moment before relaxing and cooperating with Gu Yuechen's movements.

A moment later, Yu Yaochen tilted up his chin slightly. Desire stained his cool eyes as he let out a soft moan.

The cheap motel bed was of terrible quality. It made harsh creaking sounds that echoed throughout the room.

As a result, Yu Yaochen could not hear Gu Yuechen whispering.

"Doctor Pei."