The impact tonight was too great. Nan Qing took out ice water from the car refrigerator and drank several mouthfuls of it in shock.
Huo Yuzhou took the water from his hand and wouldn't let him drink it anymore.
Nan Qing finally came to her senses and turned to look at Huo Yuzhou.
Regardless of who Huo Yuzhou really is, and regardless of whether those words were his true feelings, he has never wronged himself.
He took him in after he was kicked out of his home, provided him with medical care, took care of his basic needs, paid him a huge sum of money, risked his life to pull him down from Mount Pingqiao a landslide had occurred, encouraged him to enter the entertainment industry, and cleared all obstacles for him...
All of these qualities make them perfect even as lovers.
Huo Yuzhou has no bad qualities whatsoever; it's just that shameless White Lotus are harassing him!
Nan Qing took a deep breath and nodded, "Okay!"
Huo Yuzhou's lips curled into a smile.
Nan Qing hesitated for a moment, "But—"
"But don't get me wrong, we're just in a contractual relationship. Even if we go public, it's not a real romance; it's just to help me. Besides, you have no plans to date, and we're not lovers right now, just the closest of friends."
Huo Yuzhou naturally picked up on his words, raised his hand, and gently rubbed his cheek with his fingertips.
" Baby, I remember everything you said."
The warmth of my fingertips lingered on my cheeks, a light and ticklish sensation.
The boy sitting on his lap trembled, his eyelashes fluttered, his wet eyes were filled with tears, and his ears were red.
She's a little pitiful, but she also seems very approachable.
Huo Yuzhou's gaze swept over those soft lips, then he whispered:
"I felt something was off before, but since I've never had a close male friend, I couldn't figure it out at all."
"So, I've been harassed all these years. How disgusting."
" Baby, I'm a little sad, especially after watching the live stream tonight and seeing you walking with Xi Juan."
So many comments are shipping you two, you even have a CP (couple) fanbase, my husband's heart is breaking.
"Can you comfort me, Baby?"
The fingertips that landed on his face brushed against the corner of his lips, as soft and lingering as feathers.
Huo Yuzhou's voice was restrained and hoarse, his low tone like a murmur, coaxing him.
"I don't ask for much, just a kiss will do."
Huo Yuzhou's voice was already pleasant to listen to, and now he was speaking to him in such a tender tone, making Nan Qing feel his face start to burn again.
But he was held in Huo Yuzhou's arms and couldn't go anywhere; he couldn't even dodge Huo Yuzhou's hot breath on his face.
Nan Qing's heart pounded wildly as she retorted.
"But what good friends would kiss each other all the time?"
Huo Yuzhou's rough fingertips rubbed against his face, completely serious.
"But we're different from others, Baby, we signed a contract."
Nan Qing was stubborn.
"But that clause isn't in our contract!"
Suddenly, everything went dark. Huo Yuzhou leaned forward, blocking most of the light and shadow inside the car.
He gripped his waist and tightened his embrace.
His hot breath fell, and the man's soft laughter accompanied his melodious voice, low and gentle.
"Then add it."
" Baby, we have to kiss today."
An overwhelming scent of ebony and sandalwood fell with a burning kiss.
The car drove into the tunnel, and the sound of breathing was swallowed up by the boundless darkness.
A wind rose in early autumn, sweeping up fallen leaves in the night breeze.
Someone kisses in the pitch-black night, embracing their beloved, falling into eternal night in the cool breeze.
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Nan Qing finally got to eat a midnight snack in the early hours of the morning.
The Huo Family's chef always cooked to his liking. He originally thought he would just eat a little to fill his stomach, but he couldn't resist the smell every time he smelled it.
As he devoured the carb-filled fried rice he had been craving, the rice grains, coated in sauce, were distinct and their rich aroma awakened his taste buds. Paired with refreshing and appetizing seafood in a light sauce, Nan Qing ate until his belly was round and full.
But he actually kissed Huo Yuzhou.
Damn it! That was his first kiss!
Their friendship was no longer purely platonic.
What kind of same-sex friends would kiss on the lips when they have nothing better to do?
Nan Qing felt a little melancholy and didn't know what to do, so she opened Yu Xingyan's chat history and patted him on the shoulder.
The other person should already be asleep at this time, Nan Qing didn't expect to get a reply.
But a moment later, Yu Xingyan sent over a meme.
Nan Qing hesitated for a long time, then quickly tapped the screen a few times.
"Um, what did you mean by a 'scumbag' again?"
" Big-Head Yu: / Bursting into laughter"
Big-Head Yu: Seriously, young master? Asking me at this hour? Your friend's had another passionate night and's not going to take responsibility again?
" Big-Head Yu:/Eating melon seeds"
The screen displayed "typing in progress." Nan Qing typed and deleted, then typed again, and it took her a while to finally send the message.
" Chin-in-the-Air Young Master: Nothing of the sort, I just couldn't sleep and wanted to ask for him. If it's inconvenient for you to say, that's fine."
Big-Head Yu: How far has it progressed?
" Chin-in-the-Air Young Master: We kissed."
Big-Head Yu: Hahahaha, did you just kiss her?
Nan Qing, having been exposed, sent a string of ellipses.
Yu Xingyan stopped replying. Nan Qing was just about to finish the last bite of his meal when Yu Xingyan, who had disappeared for a while, returned and sent him a bunch of files in a flash.
How to Spot a Scumbag
Breakup Techniques for Jerks
Top 10 Scumbag Behaviors Girls Should Know
Ten Characteristics of Modern Scumbag Men
Nan Qing slowly sent a question mark.
Yu Xingyan's message came quickly.
" Big-Head Yu: Following your friend's procedure, he should have reached the 'no' principle of 'not taking initiative, not refusing, and not taking responsibility'."
Big-Head Yu: The other party is currently in a heated moment with your friend. Tell your friend to wait a bit longer; things will get better after this.
" Chin-in-the-Air Young Master: But he really likes hugging and kissing."
Big-Head Yu: They're just being affectionate. Besides, what's wrong with two grown men kissing? It's not like they'll lose a piece of flesh! Is he ugly?
Nan Qing pondered for a moment,
"He's so handsome, he's a total dream man!"
Big-Head Yu: He's this handsome and he's giving it away for free, isn't he Male Bodhisattva?
Big-Head Yu: Have you ever seen someone who eats beef every day while dieting and doesn't get tired of it, young master? You'll get used to it!
Nan Qing pondered for a moment, then typed a line:
"Master Yu, I've got it! I'll treat you to dinner next time!"
Yu Xingyan quickly replied with a waving emoji.
Big-Head Yu: No, no, I'm not in the mood. I really need to work out.
Big-Head Yu: By the way, too much protein powder can cause erectile dysfunction, so you should be careful too.
" Chin-in-the-Air Young Master:???"
" Big-Head Yu: It's all tears when I talk about it. If you know any reliable urologists, please recommend them to me!"
Nan Qing returned to her bedroom with a belly full of juicy gossip.
Huo Yuzhou had just come out of the bathroom, his well-defined muscles covered with a thin layer of water, and the wet streaks slid down his abs.
The area covered by the bath towel was bulging, and Nan Qing glanced at it, feeling her megalophobia about to flare up again.
I just don't know how Huo Yuzhou built that muscular physique.
He looked at Huo Yuzhou, Huo Yuzhou looked at him too.
The moment their eyes met, Nan Qing hesitated for a moment.
" Huo Yuzhou, do you take protein powder?"