Chapter 38

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Like a knife, Xia Tian’s words went straight into Han Cheng’s heart, causing it to ache.

Thinking about his indecision over the past few days and about the vital “variable” that disturbed him these days. He then looked at Xia Tian who tried his best to restrain his tears, the shackles that had been in his heart for many days fell apart in an instant.

Xia Tian was far bolder and stronger than he had thought.

Whereas Han Cheng regarded himself as an elder and was indecisive, Xia Tian, who was fourteen years younger than him, had already made a decision for his long life ahead of him.

Han Cheng then only knew that Xia Tian had already seen the anxiety in his heart.

It was not Xia Tian’s intention to be that young.

These days, Xia Tian was also trying his best to protect their relationship in his own way.

Unusual clinging, frequent kisses, naive flirting… half of it was being in ecstasy knowing that the person he liked also liked him back. The other half was between showing his true intentions and sincerity to Han Cheng.

He wanted Han Cheng to know that he was serious, sincere and did not intend to leave the other any other way out.

Han Cheng asked Xia Tian to carefully think about it. But no matter how much he pondered, he still liked him.

This was not doing business. It was impossible to accurately evaluate, hesitate and consider carefully before signing the last contract.

The moment you like someone and have decided to stay together for a long time, how could there be time for you to repeatedly consider it?

Xia Tian asked Han Cheng with forbearing tears in his eyes. I have already given it up, why can’t you? Why don’t you believe me?!

Xia Tian sniffed and straightened his neck. Restraining the choking in his throat, he stiffly said, “What the hell do you want me to do… for you to not think I’m impulsive? Tell me! I’ll do it!”

Han Cheng, who thought he had eaten salt for more than ten years compared to Xia Tian, was defeated by Xia Tian’s single-handed confession.

“I was wrong.” Han Cheng took Xia Tian’s hand and pulled him into his embrace.

Han Cheng turned his head, kissed Xia Tian’s face lightly and depressingly continued, “The situation at that time… Obviously, I should have proposed marriage.”

Han Cheng did not say it, but Xia Tian knew that he was talking about the day he gave the ring to him.

It was also in this room and at that time.

That day, they’d just kissed, and Han Cheng handed him a ring box. It was Han Cheng’s sincerity. He had said that he could use it as a toy and had him hold onto it first.

It was clearly written in the ring box, on this joyous occasion, the red threads are tied together and they are perfect for each other. May the couple grow old together, deeply in love.

That was Han Cheng’s sincere desire in this lifetime.

It was the first time Han Cheng had fallen in love with someone. When he was young, his pure heart had been worn out during the years of fighting against the world. After understanding his feelings, he overthought things for the first time.

His mature mentality and body were incompatible with his first love for someone. They intertwined and collided, making him feel contradictory. Han Cheng needed extreme restraint to seal the not-so-glorious thoughts and plans in his heart so as to not hurt Xia Tian.

Xia Tian understood Han Cheng’s concerns, so he was trying hard to prove himself. Today, for him, he had lied to his mother.

“I know you are not at ease. I’m also not confident…” Xia Tian suppressed his tears and whispered in a low voice, “I’m afraid that in the future, you’ll coax others and treat them well. But… I can’t not like you just because I’m afraid.”

Han Cheng nodded lightly, wiped Xia Tian’s cheek with his thumb, and said in a deep voice, “Okay.”

Xia Tian buried his head into Han Cheng’s neck. His heart that had been hanging high for many days, finally let go.

That night, Han Cheng went to Xia Tian’s room.

Of course, as it was the first time, Han Cheng wouldn’t have the mindset of a wild animal. He wouldn’t do anything to Xia Tian when they were still emotionally unstable, so he simply just sat there.

Xia Tian, who had just confessed, was very attached to Han Cheng. After coming out of the study room, Han Cheng’s nostalgic eyes towards Xia Tian softened, and he asked, “Go to your room for a while. Will you welcome me?”

Xia Tian’s answer could be imagined.

Han Cheng stood upright in front of Xia Tian. He had never set foot in this bedroom at night. He would usually call Xia Tian to come to the study room if he had something to say. In an unprecedented situation, he knocked on the door and asked Xia Tian to come out. Even if Xia Tian agreed, he would never step more than half a step from the entrance into the room.

Part of it was to respect the young husband who was in name only and the other part was the uncertainty of self-control.

Today’s situation was special. The first time he broke his rule, Han Cheng felt fine, but Xia Tian was awkward and continually blushed.

Han Cheng entered my room!

After talking! Han Cheng entered my room!

Although this was not such an amazing occurrence, it was easy to get excited when the law allowed it and both parties would consent.

Han Cheng’s stern tone forced Xia Tian’s youthful spirits to become tender-hearted. After the hard shell was thrown away, the rest of him was still a little bit uneasy, but he became the excited little boy he was when he first met Han Cheng.

Han Cheng saw that Xia Tian was floundering. He sat at the study desk under the pretext of checking his homework, giving him enough time to adapt.

Xia Tian looked like a straight man who invited his lover to come home for the first time. No matter how natural an expression he showed on his face, he felt a bit at a loss. He wanted to find something to entertain Han Cheng, so he asked dumbfounded, “You… …Would you like to drink something?”

Han Cheng restrained his laughter and nodded. “Anything is fine.”

Xia Tian subsequently went downstairs and poured a glass of juice for Han Cheng.

Xia Tian was upset when he handed the juice cup to Han Cheng… What were you thinking just now? Don’t you know how to pour two glasses of wine?

On the first day of confession, why did you give something as healthy as fruit juice?!

Han Cheng finished checking Xia Tian’s homework with the glass of fruit juice and gave it to him to put it in his school bag. Xia Tian was afraid that Han Cheng would leave, and quickly asked, “Are you… in a hurry to sleep?”

Han Cheng shook his head. “No hurry.”

Han Cheng heard the underlying meaning of Xia Tian’s words, thought about it and smiled. “Why don’t I leave when you fall asleep?”

Xia Tian grinned.

After washing, he changed into pyjamas in the bathroom and lay down while Han Cheng sat on the chair in front of the bed.

“Then what…” Xia Tian said unnaturally, “Uncle Han, under normal circumstances, the escort would be at your place.”

The corner of Han Cheng’s mouth twisted into an intriguing arc.

Han Cheng got up and sat next to Xia Tian. He took one of his hands and held it lightly.

“I haven’t asked you, when did you like me?” Han Cheng gently played with Xia Tian’s fingers, “Was it really before I confessed?”

Xia Tian hurriedly replied, “Of course!”

Han Cheng squinted slightly, Xia Tian hesitated and said, “Let me tell you something.”

Xia Tian had interchangeably used “you”¹“你” is commonly used, applicable to the common people, from elders to juniors, from superiors to inferiors. and “you”²“您” is used as a respectable title, which is suitable for juniors to elders, or subordinates to leaders. for a while and Han Cheng slowly became used to it. Smiling and nodding, he replied, “You were saying?”

“It was… when the mid-term exams were over and you took me out to play at that time.”

Han Cheng replied with an “En” and continued, “What’s the matter?”

Xia Tian slowly said, “Do you still remember… When we’d just entered the hotel, we saw the recreation room and you said you want to bet with me?”

Han Cheng naturally remembered that he wanted to give him the sports car through that gambling game.

“You didn’t have any bargaining chips that day, and I told you that if you were to lose, you didn’t need to give me money. You only needed to promise me one thing.” Xia Tian smiled helplessly and whispered, “Unfortunately, the bet didn’t work out…”

Han Cheng suddenly thought of something, his heart, which was impervious to desire and passion, suddenly pounded rapidly.

“I…” Xia Tian’s voice was sharp. He smiled embarrassedly and continued softly, “I thought at the time that no matter how I played, I must win, and then I’d ask you to promise me… to turn the fake acting into something real.”

Xia Tian looked down. “I didn’t want to get divorced.”

Xia Tian looked up at Han Cheng. “Uncle Han… Obviously, I had gotten the ball in first.”

Han Cheng was slightly stunned, the events that occurred the past few months were like a horse galloping through Han Cheng’s mind, the rebellious period… the phone calls to Liang Qingfeng… the dodgy eyes when sounding him out… the basement’s cue from the casino…

Xia Tian keenly felt that the heat of Han Cheng’s hand which was holding his had become a little higher. He vaguely felt that there was something in Han Cheng’s heart that suddenly became clear.

Without waiting for Xia Tian to ask, Han Cheng’s kisses hit him in an overwhelming manner.

Xia Tian’s eyes widened. He didn’t really understand why happiness came so suddenly, but he didn’t have the mind to think about it after a while. Han Cheng’s kisses this time were no longer as simple as before. He licked the young man’s lips slightly. It was a quick hint for him to open his mouth. Xia Tian’s face flushed varying shades of red.

…

It was not known how much time had passed, Han Cheng kissed Xia Tian’s lips with devotion. He couldn’t bear to let go of him.

Xia Tian’s cheeks were red, and mumbled incoherently, “This… If I knew it was so easy, I should have said… a long time ago… You were just…”

Han Cheng pursed his lips in recollection and heard a little anger in his voice. He didn’t know whether he was angry with Xia Tian or himself. “Yes… Why didn’t you say it earlier.”

Han Cheng reprimanded by biting Xia Tian’s lips again. Xia Tian continued miserably, “I was so angry at that time, I wanted to confess. Plus I encountered something like that…”

“Blame me.” Han Cheng rarely apologised to anyone. But in front of Xia Tian, he said it a few times and didn’t feel as if he were lowering himself, “Blame me.”

Xia Tian grinned. “Let’s not mention it anymore, you… are you sleeping here tonight?”

Han Cheng shook his head. “Let’s wait.”

Xia Tian didn’t quite understand what “wait” meant until the next morning.

At breakfast, Han Cheng handed Xia Tian a plan.

He dumbfoundedly took it and asked, “What is this?”

“I haven’t made a plan by myself for many years. The content may be incomplete, and it’ll be revised later. You can just take a look at it.” Han Cheng rubbed the corners of his eyes and took a sip of water. “Say what you don’t like, we can modify it later.”

Xia Tian opened the folder and looked at the planning title in a daze

“Overview of Mr. Han Cheng’s wedding preparation plans for Mr. Xia Tian”

Xia Tian stuttered, “This…”

“I’ve said it before. I have to make up for what I lacked before.” Han Cheng looked at Xia Tian and continued lightly, “Let’s start with the wedding first.”

Xia Tian‘s heart throbbed once again.

He was uncertain and hesitantly asked, “Does this mean that you…”

“In the future, we will be a real husband and husband.” Han Cheng held Xia Tian’s slightly cool fingers in a firm but gentle grip, and tenderly put on the ring with his name engraved on it, which had been set long ago. He put it onto the ring finger of Xia Tian’s left hand.

I used to resist other people’s involvement in my life, but since it is you, I will sincerely put on this shackle.

Jeanie wanna say:

Hi Guys! This is the last chapter for the main story!

The next few chapters are the extras! Hope you enjoy them~

• 1
  “你” is commonly used, applicable to the common people, from elders to juniors, from superiors to inferiors. ↩︎
• 2
  “您” is used as a respectable title, which is suitable for juniors to elders, or subordinates to leaders. ↩︎