Chapter 46 – Became boyfriends

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Song Yi silently repeated Gu Xingchuan’s words several times in his heart. Be his man?

Gu Xingchuan’s expression was serious, as if he was not joking at all. Song Yi was stunned. For the first time, he seriously considered the feasibility of Gu Xingchuan being his boyfriend.

He had always felt that to find a partner, he needed to find someone who was gentle and considerate, to be able to live a peaceful yet mediocre life together. Gu Xingchuan was the opposite of the partner he wanted to pursue. He did not fit in with the crowd. He stood out from them, looking down at everyone below with contempt, with eyes higher than the sky.

Gu Xingchuan did not meet any of Song Yi’s criteria in choosing a spouse. However, Gu Xingchuan gave him a very special feeling.

Out of all the people Song Yi has dated, be it Beta or Omega, they would come to rely on him in the end, admiring him. In their relationship, he played the most perfect role, and they too would follow step by step, accordingly, before finally getting sick ‌of it.

When his ex broke up and confided in Song Yi, they said falling in love with Song Yi was like falling in love with a virtual AI. He would remember when the other’s birthday was, would give thoughtful small gifts from time to time, would surprise the other but….there was no sensation of love. That was why everyone hated him so much after they broke up.

He was so good, and yet, he never truly belonged to any one.

Gu Xingchuan was different. For his friends, relatives and lovers, Song Yi could use rationality to measure and deal with those relationships. But when it came to Gu Xingchuan, he would turn furious, would start to chuckle, be moved, and occasionally gnash his teeth.

There was no one else that gave him this kind of sensation before.

It felt so novel. It was like riding a roller coaster in an amusement park – suddenly being thrown into the clouds, and not knowing when it would fall from the top. Every moment was full of ups and downs. A new, exhilarating experience.

Leaving aside if they were actually well-matched, Gu Xingchuan was very suitable to be a boyfriend. He was straightforward, flirtatious, and full of freshness, leaving Song Yi in a good mood most of the time when they were together.

Song Yi took a deep breath. Gu Xingchuan looked at him from above, his eyes were as black as ink, unblinking, and the arc of his chin was slightly raised, waiting for his answer.

Song Yi’s heart wavered; his lips curved. “This matter can be discussed.”

As soon as the words fell, Gu Xingchuan’s eyes lit up. That brightness was just like the excitement of a hunting dog seeing its prey.

He rushed over, put his arms around Song Yi’s waist and pressed him hard behind the door. His tongue licked Song Yi’s warm lips with an extremely suppressed emotion.

Song Yi used his hand to gently push back. However, Gu Xingchuan grabbed his hand and forcibly intertwined their fingers. Both their palms were tightly pressed together, slightly trembling due to Gu Xingchuan’s excessive grip.

“Negotiate, my ass. This is settled.”

Song Yi felt the tense muscles in his arms and coughed. He said seriously, “We can try for a month first, and during this month, either party can propose to terminate this relationship at any time. If after a month goes by and both parties have no objections, we can consider a formal relationship.”

This would be a trial, for him to set aside the selection criteria he had for his partner previously and to be bold and impulsive, to give himself a chance. At the same time, to give the little bottle cap in his belly a chance to have a dad.

Gu Xingchuan raised his eyebrows. He squinted his eyes in displeasure and pinched Song Yi’s cheek. “Are you doing a job inspection?”

Song Yi solemnly pulled his hand away. “In addition, we have to agree to three conditions.”

“What three conditions?”

Song Yi glanced at him. His voice was clear and steady. “First, for financial matters, I want to go dutch with you.”

Gu Xingchuan snorted, dismissive of that statement.

“Second, the other party must be notified in advance in the event of a break up.”

“Third, during sex, protective measures must be taken.”

Song Yi concluded, “These are three conditions at present. I will add more later if needed.”

Gu Xingchuan’s breathing was rapid, each exhale fell onto Song Yi’s face. His eyes were narrowed, his eyelashes were black and thick. The joy in those eyes had disappeared. Gu Xingchuan finally managed to grit out, “Fine. You’re truly so capable. I will also impose three conditions.”

Song Yi nodded. This was fair. “What terms do you want to propose?”

Gu Xingchuan gritted his teeth, and waved a finger in front of Song Yi’s eyes. ” First condition, you can’t show any ambiguity with anyone of the opposite sex, understand?”

Song Yi frowned. “You can’t interfere with my normal social interaction. I know how to control it.”

“Like hell you can control it well.” Gu Xingchuan’s disbelieving face showed his distrust. This damn Song Yi attracts others like butterflies to honey. “I won’t interfere with your normal social life, but you have to take me with you. No matter if it’s on a weekend or what not, if you can reject the meeting, then you have to reject it.”

“Can you be reasonable?” Song Yi stared at him.

Gu Xingchuan pinched his chin and forced him to look back. He declared, “I’m unreasonable, hence, the second condition is you have to listen to me in the future.”

Song Yi thought it was funny. The corners of his mouth curled. “Who can ignore the words of the Royal Majesty King? Are your words an imperial decree then?”

Gu Xingchuan held a tough attitude. He fixed his eyes on Song Yi. “My words are indeed an imperial decree to you. No matter big or small, you have to listen to me.”

Song Yi thought to himself, since Gu Xingchuan liked managing people so much, he might as well apply to be an official. “Fine, what about the third one?

Gu Xingchuan suppressed his breathing. He loosened his clenched jaw and rubbed Song Yi’s neck with slightly cool fingers, frustratedly saying, “Falling in love with me, cast away your rationality. I want to know everything about you. And your third and fourth conditions are just too annoying.”

Song Yi heard a strong complaint in Gu Xingchuan’s voice but pretended not to notice. He readily nodded. “I have no problem with this one.”

Gu Xingchuan gazed at him faintly, bent down and reaching behind Song Yi’s knees with one hand, he forcibly picked him up. Song Yi’s sight spun for a while, and when he realized it, he was half lying on the table. Unbuttoning his shirt, in a few seconds, Song Yi’s chest was largely exposed in the air.

Song Yi raised his hands to gather his collar. He held away like a pure woman from a good family facing a bully. “Don’t move. We won’t do anything today.”

Gu Xingchuan sniffed Song Yi’s neck, stuck out his tongue and licked it like a puppy licking a bone. “Why? I’m your boyfriend now.”

“I’m very tired today.” Song Yi stated a half truth. Just now those words he said in the bathroom were now to haunt him. It had only been ten minutes. He at least had to save himself some face. “I’ve walked too much. My leg hurts and I want to rest.”

Gu Xingchuan pulled a long face. “Why didn’t you say it earlier?”

“You didn’t ask me,” Song Yi snorted.

Gu Xingchuan stood up straight, went to the cabinet to drag out a suitcase. He squatted down with his back to Song Yi, and searched for something in the suitcase.

Song Yi took the opportunity to jump from the dining table and quickly buttoned up his clothes.

“Go and sit by the bed.” Gu Xingchuan held a small brown bottle in his hand.

Song Yi took a glance and sat on the edge of the bed. Gu Xingchuan squatted beside him, unscrewed the bottle cap and smacked it against his palm. The faint smell of cloves permeated the air.

“Your boyfriend brought essential oils to rub it onto you.”

Ending those words, he lifted up Song Yi’s pajama pants. Those slender and strong fingers of his were lubricated with essential oils, gently pressing onto Song Yi’s calf.

Song Yi was surprised. He smelled the sweet light scent of lilac, and felt a little warm in his heart.

“Your legs are rather straight.” Gu Xingchuan clicked his tongue softly. Song Yi’s legs were long and straight, with defined lines and strong muscles. Just looking at them could make one’s blood boil.

Song Yi let out a “hmm”, and half-closed his eyes to enjoy Young Master Gu’s thoughtful service.

Gu Xingchuan raised his eyes towards that neckline and joked, “How about your flexibility?”

With that single sentence, Song Yi knew what kind of filthy thoughts Gu Xingchuan had in his head. He didn’t even open his eyes, insteading coldly stating, “You’ll know if you try it.”

Gu Xingchuan curled his lips. He reached out and pinched Song Yi’s thigh, giving an angry glare in return.

“If you want to be with me, don’t bother Shen Li anymore. You have never seen you talk to Shen Li like that. It’s disgusting. Aren’t you an Omega? How can you be gay?”

Song Yi ignored him. He laid back onto the bed. Traveling was indeed a tiring thing. He was incredibly sleepy.

While giving him a massage, Gu Xingchuan murmured unhappily. After talking for a long time, Song Yi didn’t respond. When he looked up, Song Yi was already asleep, his breathing was calm as his chest rose and fell lightly.

The wind entered through the window, the gauze curtains fluttered gently, as the occasional sound of passing cars sounded outside the window. The atmosphere inside was quiet yet warm.

Gu Xingchuan stood up, went to the bathroom and washed his hands carefully. He returned to the bed and gently placed Song Yi on the bed, carefully taking off his glasses, before tucking Song Yi gently under the quilt.

Song Yi didn’t sleep well. He fidgeted about, breathing weakly like a small animal. Gu Xingchuan stared at him for a while, then stretched out his arms to wrap his arms around Song Yi’s shoulders, and hugged him tightly, like a koala. He leaned close to Song Yi’s earlobe and kissed it, lowering his voice to say, “Be good, obediently be my little baby.”

Song Yi opened his eyes when the sun was bright in the morning. As he was yawning, Gu Xingchuan sat by the bed already fully dressed, wearing dark gray sportswear with sneakers, looking like a energetic and handsome college student.

After Song Yi washed up, the two went upstairs together. Song Yi went to the business center of the hotel and dialed an overseas call to Song Jie. Song Jie had already been discharged from the hospital. Several photos of the baby were sent to Song Yi.

When the little guy was just born, he was red with wrinkles all over his body, looking rather ugly. But now that he had opened his eyes, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, he looked like a healthy baby.

Song Yi carefully saved the photos. Prenatal education books did mention that only by seeing more beautiful babies can a beautiful baby be born.

But… with the genes of him and Gu Xingchuan, it wouldn’t be possible for an ugly combination, right?

After Song Yi finished making the phone call, Gu Xingchuan waited for him outside the hotel. He leaned on a red mountain bike and beckoned Song Yi from a distance. “There’s a cycling race around the desert. Come and cheer for your boyfriend.”

Originally good-looking and handsome with a heroic presence, after donning capable sportswear, his presence peaked to the utmost, displaying a charismatic yet dashing appearance.

Song Yi’s face burned. Their surroundings were filled with people so he hurriedly walked over.

The crowd waiting to watch the game looked at Gu Xingchuan, and then at Song Yi. Those whom had any improper thoughts no longer had their own bubbles forming.

“Why do you want to ride a bicycle?” Song Yi pretended to be calm and asked.

Gu Xingchuan opened the mineral water, took a sip. His jaw gestured over to an area. Song Yi turned around and saw Shen Li and Zhou Moquan a few meters away. Zhou Moquan was running on the spot to warm up.

“They followed us yesterday and stayed in the same hotel as us.”

Song Yi was stunned. The two of them didn’t want to have a good honeymoon, but instead followed him and Gu Xingchuan?

Gu Xingchuan glanced at him, and flexed his wrist. “I signed up yesterday. Initially I didn’t want to participate, and I wanted to have breakfast with you. But when I saw them, I cannot. I must win.”

Song Yi “oh”-ed. He looked at Shen Li and Zhou Moquan; the two were also looking back, Song Yi sighed internally. He turned around and looked at Gu Xingchuan, quietly encouraging. “I’ll wait for you here. Even if you lose, it won’t matter.”

Gu Xingchuan crooked his lips, full of confidence. “Your boyfriend won’t lose.”

As he spoke, Shen Li came over with two bottles of mineral water and handed Song Yi a bottle. Shen Li smiled. “The game will take at least an hour, you didn’t bring any water, did you?”

Song Yi took the water and thanked him politely.

Shen Li didn’t dare to get too close to Song Y. He continued to hold his water bottle in both hands, lightly saying, “If I could ride a bicycle, I would also race with them. It’s too cool!”

Gu Xingchuan froze. He turned his neck and stared back. “You can’t ride a bicycle?”