Soon, Lu Ye returned in long-sleeved pajamas and pajama pants.
"Seriously, what are you going in and out for?"
The shameless man flopped onto the bed with a thump, spread his arms, and stared at him with sparkling eyes.
"Let's sleep together!"
"..."
Lu Ye patted his chest again.
"Come here."
Xie Lin twisted his fingers. "...Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
"What's inappropriate about it? It's not our first time. We've kissed and hugged, though we haven't taken that last step yet..."
"Shut the hell up!"
Face flushed, Xie Lin gritted his teeth and pounced on him with a howl.
Lu Ye chuckled and caught him securely in his arms, patting his back with just the right amount of pressure.
"Go to sleep, go to sleep."
Xie Lin buried his face in his solid chest. A delicate sandalwood scent lingered around his nose, and a steady, powerful heartbeat sounded beside his ear. Drowsiness gradually washed over him.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Lu Ye's eyes, which had only just closed, snapped open.
Who the fuck was so oblivious? Knocking on his wife's door in the middle of the night?
Did they have a death wish?
Half asleep, Xie Lin nuzzled those broad pecs, his voice irritable at being disturbed.
"Who is it?"
"Be good. I'll go check."
"I'll go."
Xie Lin sat up, rubbing his eyes.
"Don't tell me the production crew is pulling something again."
"No way. Look at the time. Lie down."
Without allowing any argument, Lu Ye pressed him back onto the pillow, then shuffled toward the door in his slippers.
He pulled the door open, bristling with hostility. When he saw who stood outside, he laughed in irritation.
"Film Emperor Fu?"
He folded his arms and leaned against the doorframe, his posture lazy yet utterly imposing.
"Instead of