Chapter 4

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What Han Cheng said was right. The room arranged for Xia Tian was indeed quite a distance from his.

But the location was not without reason. The room was large and connected to the outside terrace. Although it was now nighttime, you could still tell by looking at the floor-to-ceiling windows that occupied almost half the wall that the room had good lighting.

The room had obviously been newly furnished with brand new furniture and was decorated mainly in blue tones, the whole thing giving off a warm feeling.

Xia Tian had originally thought Han Cheng hadn’t cared much and had just arranged a guest room for him. Feeling a little embarrassed, he said, “You have put in too much effort.”

Han Cheng said, “Really, it didn’t take much time. This room had originally been decorated as my future son’s baby room. Now that I have painted over the stupid rainbow clouds that were originally on the wall and replaced it with wallpaper, it is much more normal.”

Xia Tian, “…”

Han Cheng had been out of his adolescence for many years and had no idea what youths liked now. He remembered Ruan Sihe’s previous instructions and added, “If you are not satisfied, just tell me. You don’t have to be shy about it.”

“No, no, I’m very satisfied.” Xia Tian smiled dryly, “It’s good… Look at this claw machine in front of the window, it seems quite fun.”

Han Cheng nodded, “As long as you like it. You also have a small bathroom in your room. If you want a bathtub, the bathroom downstairs has a big bathtub.”

Xia Tian shook his head, “I like showering.”

Han Cheng checked the electrical appliances in the room and the quilt Xia Tian would be using later. After making sure that the newly decorated room was comfortable for Xia Tian, he said, “It’s getting late. I will send you to school tomorrow. Go to bed early today.”

Xia Tian widened his eyes in surprise, “Huh, I’m heading to school tomorrow? No, it’s okay… I can go by myself.”

“I happen to have something to deal with.” Han Cheng rubbed Xia Tian’s head and smiled, “You don’t have to be so polite with me, go to sleep.”

Xia Tian scratched the area Han Cheng had just rubbed and nodded, “Okay, good… goodnight.”

After Han Cheng returned to his room, Xia Tian simply took a shower and laid on the bed. He recalled what happened today, and his cheeks flushed unnaturally.

From the beginning of the marriage proceedings, there had been many things that exceeded Xia Tian’s expectations.

He hadn’t thought it was a big deal to put on a suit in front of people before, but didn’t he just need to display affection to Han Cheng? Xia Tian was mentally prepared for hugs and kisses, but today… Han Cheng had only said a few words, and he couldn’t stand it anymore.　　

Xia Tian snorted and rubbed his face. Sure enough, the older you were, the more experienced you would be… Han Cheng didn’t do anything today. The maximum physical contact with him was just holding hands. That’s it. Xia Tian had an impression that he was being teased. He sat up and gave a heavy sigh. Uncle Han was too good.

It was just that the destructiveness was a bit too strong; not only had he struck at his aunt and that male actor, Xia Tian had also been swept away.　　

Xia Tian recalled what happened today and realized that Xia Sisi probably also liked Han Cheng.

Xia Tian pondered over it. He felt he was a little lucky he was married rather than Xia Sisi, otherwise, he and Zhou Yun would have been the ones standing there humiliated today.

Han Cheng’s technique of insinuation and cynicism were too superb; Xia Tian didn’t dare to learn from him.

“I better not offend Uncle Han…”

Xia Tian thought about it for a long time. He has always been the kind of person that took things as they were,¹someone who lets things be and goes with the flow.so when his face was not so hot anymore, he turned off the light and fell asleep while hugging the quilt.

At the other end of the corridor, in Han Cheng’s room, Han Cheng was on a video call with Liang Qingfeng.

“Find someone to verify the truth. If it’s true, proceed according to the second set of plans…” After finishing work, Han Cheng  arranged the files, saying, “For tomorrow’s schedule, help me block out a few hours in the morning. I have a private matter to deal with.”

Liang Qingfeng, who on the other side of the video nodded, and hesitated for a while before answering, “A lot of people know about your appearance at the birthday party today. Mr. Feng just contacted me and asked you… Since you are back, would you have time to visit him at his shop?”

Han Cheng smiled and glanced at Liang Qingfeng. “Is this a joke after work?”

Liang Qingfeng said awkwardly, “I responded by saying that you have been very busy recently, but Mr. Feng said that I must convey the message to you.”

Just half a month ago, Han Cheng and Mr. Feng got along very well. Han Cheng was also very satisfied with this bed partner. He asked Liang Qingfeng to buy him gifts several times, but after only a few days, Liang Qingfeng was not sure whether Mr. Feng had fallen out of favour.

Han Cheng had a clear distinction between public and private matters. He would never allow the lover in his bed to affect his work. All the more, he wouldn’t be angry because of a few words from his bed partner. Liang Qingfeng was very clear about this. He was not afraid of Mr. Feng telling on him, but Han Cheng’s recent attitude had been very ambiguous, making him a little bit confused as a personal assistant.

Wasn’t it just a nominal contractual marriage contract? Was it really necessary to be thoroughly clean?²Han Cheng wanted to have a clean slate when he was with Xia Tian. Thus, his assistant was saying that, was it necessary to be prim and proper when the marriage with Xia Tian was for business.

“Not going.” Han Cheng simply said, “I won’t make such an appointment during the honeymoon period, and I won’t repeat these words again.”　

Liang Qingfeng nodded apologetically, “I’m sorry, I didn’t handle it well.”　

Han Cheng signalled that there was no harm done and promptly cut the call.

Han Cheng rubbed the slightly tender back of his neck, got up, and opened the door. Across the corridor, he squinted his eyes and turned off the corridor lamp. Seeing that there wasn’t any light protruding from the gap of Xia Tian’s room, he guessed that he was already asleep. Feeling appeased, he turned around and headed back to his room.

After Han Cheng washed up, he saw two missed calls from Ruan Sihe on his mobile phone.

Han Cheng checked the time. She had called three minutes ago, then proceeded to dial back.

“Xia Tian’s mother is not feeling at ease, but she was too embarrassed to call you. So, I’ve come to annoy you for information.” Ruan Sihe was putting on her facial mask and was somewhat muffled. “Does Xia Tian think that whatever you’ve arranged is good? Is he satisfied?”　

“Yeah.” Han Cheng took off his bathrobe, showing his slim and slender figure, “He is very easy-going and is fine with every arrangement.”

Ruan Sihe vaguely said, “Just like his mother… doesn’t like to cause any trouble.”

Han Cheng put on his pyjamas. “He isn’t playful and should already be asleep.”

“Huh?” Ruan Sihe smiled, “How do you know he’s asleep?”

Han Cheng smiled, “I’m not sure, I was just guessing since I saw that the light in his room was switched off.”　　

Ruan Sihe joked, “I see, then I will call his mother and say that Xia Tian is already asleep. There’s no other issue. You should go to bed early.”　　

Han Cheng nodded and just about to hang up, Ruan Sihe continued, “By the way, what did you say to Xia Sisi just now?”　

Han Cheng scowled, “I didn’t say anything. What’s wrong?”

Ruan Sihe said helplessly, “You don’t know since you left early. When she left with Yan Lihua, the two of them were jealous like rabbits. Yan Lihua’s face didn’t look good. There were too many people to greet, so I didn’t ask. But I heard that Xia Sisi cried after talking to you, you… What do you want me to say? I actually don’t like Xia Sisi, but I still have to keep up the pretense since we have an on-going cooperation. You really didn’t have to make it difficult for her. What did she even do?”

Han Cheng coldly said, “She was asking about the sex life between Xia Tian and I.”

On the other end of the phone, Ruan Sihe was silent for a while before saying, “Go to bed early.”

Han Cheng smiled, “Good night.”

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  someone who lets things be and goes with the flow. ↩︎
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  Han Cheng wanted to have a clean slate when he was with Xia Tian. Thus, his assistant was saying that, was it necessary to be prim and proper when the marriage with Xia Tian was for business. ↩︎