Like staying at someone else's house-of course I'm used to it

By rights, as the first guest to undergo his examination, and a VIP personally received by the hospital director at that, Huo Yuchen should have finished and gone home long ago. Why was he still here?

Huo Yuchen did not answer, asking instead, "Haven't you forgotten something?"

"How did you know?"

Xu Su's eyes widened. "I really did forget! Taking a motorcycle taxi from the back gate is much cheaper than getting a cab!"

Huo Yuchen: "..."

How did that count as "something"?

"I meant what you promised me on the way to Lotus Village."

The Crown Prince raised his battered, injured hand (which had actually almost healed) and said in a low voice, "You're not planning to go back on your word, are you?"

There was a faint threat in his words.

Xu Su: !

Someone who had genuinely intended to go back on his word protested, "Of course not! I just have a bad memory! Don't slander me!"

Huo Yuchen smiled.

Dim light spilled into the car, tracing the contours of his handsome, exceptionally good-looking face. His features were almost absurdly attractive.

With a hint of a smile and a touch of gentleness, he now seemed to look a little more doting.

Click.

The observant driver opened the rear door from his seat.

"..."

Xu Su did not move. After hesitating a while, he gave a sheepish smile. "Can I find a substitute assistant?"

Huo Yuchen: "..."

Hearing this, the driver in front could not help looking back at Xu Su, thinking, I've heard of substitute drivers and people who drink for you, but never substitute assistants. Is he making things up, or am I behind the times? Should I sign up for a 5G training course?

The driver sank into profound self-doubt. The next second, he heard Xu Su suddenly cry out.

"Hey-"

Then the car door slammed shut. Bang!

Clearly, the substitute assistant plan was not going to work.

Xu Su had initially been extremely apprehensive, endlessly regretting how quickly he had agreed to become Huo Yuchen's assistant. He kept worrying that the job would involve handling bedpans in a mansion.

But as soon as his backside touched the luxurious, comfortable leather seat, his early-morning drowsiness swept over him like a sudden gale. With the pleasant temperature inside the car, he soon drifted off despite himself.

Meanwhile, for the first time, Huo Yuchen felt the weight of another person on his shoulder-

Xu Su's head rested against his shoulder, neither heavily nor lightly. They were very close.

Huo Yuchen instinctively lowered his eyes, his gaze settling on that strikingly beautiful face.

His long, thick eyelashes remained perfectly still in sleep. His brows and eyes were picturesque, his lips like crimson tassels.

He looked utterly enticing.

Huo Yuchen stared for only a few seconds before he found himself unable to look away.

He did not know at what moment he had suddenly begun to care about this person.

He cared where Xu Su stood, what he said, how he felt, what little thoughts he harbored, and every move he made.

In short, he cared about everything about him.

Yet when he thought about it, he had barely exchanged more than a few words with Xu Su.

They could not even be considered friends yet...

When Xu Su woke again, he was already lying in a room decorated with understated luxury.

He slowly opened his eyes.

Looking at his unfamiliar surroundings, Xu Su scratched his head like an idiot, utterly unable to remember why he was here.

Glancing around, he spotted a floor-to-ceiling window on his right.

The curtains were not fully closed. Through the narrow gap, he could see darkness outside.

Could this... be some pervert's private prison for his twisted amusement?!

Just as he finished that horrified thought, Xu Su heard footsteps outside the door.

Without thinking, he immediately lay down and played dead-experts said playing dead could solve plenty of problems. If it did not, that simply meant you were not playing dead convincingly enough!

The next second, the handle turned, and whoever was outside stepped softly into the room.

Judging by the sounds, Xu Su was certain that more than one person had come in.

So this pervert likes threesomes, or even orgies!

Then the newcomers began talking.

"Why hasn't he woken up yet?"

"He's probably exhausted."

"Could they have already... last night?"

"No, they only came back in the early hours."

"Oh... then it happened in the car. No wonder I saw Little Li washing it earlier."

"You're very perceptive, sir."

Xu Su: ?!

What's that supposed to mean?!

I know every word, so why can't I understand them when they're strung together?!

Xu Su's confusion, mingled with shock, reached unprecedented heights.

But that was not all. The newcomers continued.

"Yes, his looks really are outstanding."

"Indeed. Even more exquisite than on television."

"Is everything I asked you to prepare ready?"

"It's all ready. Shall I bring it out now?"

Xu Su: ??!!

Prepare what??!!

What things??!!

Handcuffs and whips, or gags and dripping wax??!!

This old bastard's into all that??!!

Xu Su could no longer hold back. Terrified that this old bull would ruin a tender shoot like him, he sprang out of bed and struck a classic signature pose.

"Hi-yah-~~~~~"

He tried to scare them off with his shout.

The two men beside the bed: "..."

The atmosphere in the room instantly froze.

Huo Yuchen happened to reach the doorway just then. Seeing this scene, he could not help asking, "Are you putting on some new play, Grandpa?"

Xu Su, who had thought he was fighting off perverts: "..."

Grandpa.

Excellent.

Thud!

Without another word, Xu Su dropped straight to his knees.

"May Grandpa enjoy every blessing and good health!"

He even threw in a formal greeting, his voice as loud as if he were Huo Ruhui's own grandson, startling the old man.

Fortunately, Huo Ruhui was an important figure who had weathered plenty of storms. He immediately reacted to this unexpected situation, personally reaching out to help his future grandson-in-law up as he asked affectionately:

"Come now, good boy. Are you settling in here?"

The question came a little early, but Xu Su had always been rather well-rounded. He had a textbook answer for an elder's concern. "Absolutely. Why wouldn't I be? It's like staying at someone else's house. Of course I'm used to it."

"..."

Though it was a textbook example of what not to say.

But that did not matter. It did nothing to diminish Huo Ruhui's fondness for him.

After they exchanged a few pleasantries as though they were already old friends, Huo Ruhui asked the butler, Old Mao, to bring out the welcoming gifts he had prepared.

Xu Su took a closer look. Holy mother of mine! What dripping wax and handcuffs? Those are diamonds and agates!

Huo Ruhui smiled kindly. "These are..."

Xu Su immediately took them, lest Old Mao tire himself out. "Oh, you shouldn't have! Then I won't stand on ceremony! I love them! Thank you!"

Huo Ruhui froze for a moment, then recovered and burst into hearty laughter.

He was growing fonder and fonder of this open, forthright young man.