Cheng Xu knew without a doubt that he had been drugged, but he couldn’t figure out how it had happened. He was lying on what he recognized as Yan Qi’s bed, because he had been here before, and when he opened his eyes, he even saw a trinket he had once given him on the dresser.

His bespoke suit had been removed, his tie loosened, and his shirt buttons seemed to have been torn. A man not yet twenty was lying on his chest, his lips on Cheng Xu’s nipple.

Cheng Xu had never experienced anything like this. He tried to raise his arm, but it felt too weak. After struggling, he managed to raise it to push Yan Qi away, but his strength ebbed as his palm touched Yan Qi’s shoulder. He gritted his teeth and hoarsely asked, “What are you doing?”

Yan Qi stiffened at his voice, then slowly looked up. His features were exquisite, somewhat reminiscent of his aunt who had once been considered the most beautiful woman in the world, but now his handsome face bore a perverse expression, his eyes filled with burning desire. His hand was steady and confident, even skillfully licking Cheng Xu’s lips, before chuckling softly, “Of course, I’m going to make love to you, my Xu brother.” He even thrust his lower body against Cheng Xu’s groin as he spoke.

Cheng Xu gasped in shock, finally realizing that the situation had spiraled out of his control. He noticed that his pants had been removed, leaving him in just his underwear. When Yan Qi pressed against him, Cheng Xu unavoidably felt the other’s erect and intimidating member, even though it was still confined within his pants. 

Cheng Xu steadied himself and said, “You drugged me, and now you’re trying to rape me. Do you realize this is illegal? There are officials from the criminal law department at the party today, and your third brother is a lawyer. If this is discovered, even as a native, you could be expelled or even sent to Hell Planet.”

Yan Qi was unfazed by his threats, gently sucking on Cheng Xu’s lips as if enjoying a delicious dessert. Cheng Xu tried to turn his head away, but Yan Qi pursued and captured his lips again. Finally having had enough, Yan Qi said, “I’m not afraid of any of that. I could be sent anywhere, I don’t care. 

All I know is that I want you so badly I’m going insane.” His gaze on Cheng Xu was no longer jovial but menacing, “I’ve fantasized about this many times. As soon as you returned, I knew I had to have you, without delay.” Saying this, he reached for Cheng Xu’s remaining garment to strip it away.

Cheng Xu’s breathing was erratic as he struggled, but the drug had left his body weak, and he couldn’t escape Yan Qi’s forceful actions. With a rip, his underwear was torn, exposing his sensitive areas.

“Xu brother is so beautiful.” Yan Qi murmured, seemingly delirious as he leaned down to begin licking from Cheng Xu’s abdomen down to his pubic hair, then onto his penis. Somehow, Cheng Xu found the strength to kick forcefully against Yan Qi’s shoulder.

He hadn’t expected to dislodge Yan Qi, but perhaps because Yan Qi was unprepared, he actually managed to push him away. Cheng Xu hurriedly crawled out of bed, stumbling toward the door, grabbing his trousers along the way. Yan Qi, eyes narrowing, quickly followed and caught him just as Cheng Xu was unlocking the door, wrapping his arms around him like iron clamps, making it impossible for Cheng Xu to move. Yan Qi’s erection rubbed against his buttocks, as if seeking entry, his hot breath on Cheng Xu’s neck making him dizzy.

“No… stop…” Cheng Xu’s resistance was overpowered, his protests swallowed as he was forced to endure the heated kisses. He had never been kissed like this; he thought kissing was supposed to be gentle and refined, not so violent. Yan Qi seemed to want to devour him entirely. His hand fondled Cheng Xu’s genitals, and whether it was the alcohol or because he hadn’t been intimate in a long time, Cheng Xu found himself becoming aroused.

“Hmm… no…” Cheng Xu gasped for air, his usual composure vanished, his body feeling as if it was melting, his heart racing uncontrollably.

“Why not?” Yan Qi fixed his gaze on him, his eyes filled with madness and obsession, his voice unguarded, “Xu brother, I like you, I want to have you, I want to make it so you can’t leave the bed, make you mine.” His actions were swift, his fingers pressing against an area of Cheng Xu that had never been touched, almost penetrating.

“Calm down, no… mm…” Yan Qi kissed him again, silencing his protests. Cheng Xu could only moan vaguely as the fingers pushed deeper, about to enter fully when the door, which was slightly ajar, suddenly swung open. Someone appeared in the doorway, staring at them in shock.

With just a glance from the corner of his eye, Cheng Xu felt despair.

It was his father, Cheng Zheng.

Cheng Xu shuddered with realization and found the strength to push Yan Qi away.

What followed didn’t continue; Yan Qi, having drunk too much, soon passed out drunk on the floor. Cheng Xu wiped the saliva from his mouth, feeling incredibly awkward facing his father for the first time in his life, but fortunately, Cheng Zheng closed the door, saying, “Get dressed and come out.”

With his underwear in tatters, Cheng Xu had no choice but to pull on his trousers and clumsily button his shirt, putting on his suit jacket to look somewhat presentable. Before leaving the room, he glanced at Yan Qi lying unconscious on the floor, hesitated, but still half-carried him back to the bed and covered him with a blanket before leaving.

In the car, Cheng Zheng couldn’t wait to speak, his face ashen, “What on earth happened? How could you be involved with Yan Qi in that? If I hadn’t gone upstairs to sober up and heard noises, would you have…”

“I’m sorry.” Cheng Xu’s voice was calm, as was his demeanor, aside from feeling weak all over, the only difference being the unfamiliar sensation from where he had been touched.

Cheng Zheng, hearing his apology, frowned deeply, suddenly asking, “Tell me the truth, were you forced? I can’t believe you would get involved with him; you never had those inclinations! If you were forced, I’ll go to the Yan family head right now and have him sent to Hell Planet. I don’t believe the Yan family would dare protect him!” His question was fueled by anger and a bit of panic.

Panicked that his eldest son might actually have such inclinations. Why else would he refuse to marry?

But the Cheng family needed an heir; Cheng Zheng would never allow his son to be with a man who couldn’t bear children. And seeing his son being the receptive partner was infuriating and urgent.

Cheng Zheng glared at his son, waiting for an answer.

Cheng Xu paused before saying, “It wasn’t forced.” He could see his father was furious, and if he told the truth, Yan Qi might really be expelled.

Despite his embarrassment over the incident, he still made excuses for Yan Qi, thinking he was young and impulsive, likely influenced by alcohol. And in his heart, he didn’t want Yan Qi to be expelled or punished because of him.

“What else could it be?” Cheng Zheng nearly jumped in rage, “Are you really in a relationship with that boy? Or was it just for fun? How long has this been going on?”

Cheng Xu, somewhat flustered, said, “Dad, I’m over thirty, I know what I’m doing. We were both drunk, it was a momentary lapse, it won’t happen again.”

Cheng Zheng’s cheeks trembled with anger, “You know you’re over thirty? At your age, still doing things like this! If you weren’t forced, think about how people will view you if this gets out! And how much younger is he than you? He’s the same age as your brother, and you still got involved with him like this!”

“I know I was wrong.” Cheng Xu’s tone was very sincere, “It really won’t happen again, I won’t be close to him anymore.”

Cheng Zheng remained stern, and just before they reached home, he suddenly shouted, “Get married! You need to get married soon! Otherwise, I can’t be at ease.”

Cheng Xu leaned back in the seat and softly responded, “Okay, I’ll start looking for a match tomorrow.”

He did start meeting potential matches again and even found a girl both thought was quite suitable. They even went on a date, which she chose at a popular dessert shop she insisted Cheng Xu must visit.

Cheng Xu, ever the gentleman, would not refuse a request from a date, and so he went. When he saw the name of the shop, he felt a pang but didn’t dwell on it until they queued up to order and he met Yan Qi’s gaze.

Yan Qi was wearing an apron and a chef’s hat, and it seemed he had grown taller and more handsome in the half-year they hadn’t seen each other. Their eyes met, and Yan Qi’s lit up momentarily before turning into a smile, his lips curving up broadly as he enthusiastically said, “Xu brother, long time no see.”

Cheng Xu’s heartbeat inexplicably quickened, and he nodded, “Long time no see. You… work here?”

Yan Qi smiled, “This is my first dessert shop.”

Before Cheng Xu could respond, his date was already expressing admiration, “Wow, that’s amazing, to be a manager at such a young age.”

Yan Qi’s gaze shifted slowly to her, his face smiling but his eyes devoid of any mirth, “This lady… is she your future marriage partner, Xu brother?”

The girl blushed but leaned closer to Cheng Xu, apparently taking it as confirmation. Cheng Xu noticed the coldness in Yan Qi’s eyes and felt a chill. He realized Yan Qi hadn’t given up on him, tried to avoid him, but was still cornered in the bathroom.

The man was now significantly taller than him, strong enough to confine him thoroughly. Even when he forcefully kissed him, Cheng Xu, though not drugged or drunk, couldn’t push him away and ultimately bit down hard on Yan Qi’s tongue to make him let go.

Both of their lips were stained with blood, Yan Qi glaring at him like an angry lion, then whispering a threat in his ear, “Don’t get married! Until I give up on you, you’re not allowed to have any contact with anyone else! If I find out, I’m capable of anything!”

He was barely under twenty, with only his native family as his backing and no real power. Cheng Xu, as the son of the wealthiest man, should have dismissed his threats, but his words struck Cheng Xu’s heart, causing it to pound.

Cheng Xu said, “Fine, I’ll keep my promise, but you mustn’t harass me again.”

Yan Qi, gritting his teeth, squeezed out a reluctant, “Fine.”

After returning, Cheng Xu broke up with his date and sent her an expensive gift as compensation. He never went on another match-making date again. Cheng Zheng was furious, questioning him, but Cheng Xu remained silent, as if resolved to never marry.

And Yan Qi kept his word. Afterward, the two only met occasionally at necessary social events, with no private contact.

Years passed, and Cheng Xu thought Yan Qi must have moved on, after all, he was so young, wasn’t he?

But at his lowest moment, Yan Qi sent someone to ask if he needed help, clearly at a price. Cheng Xu refused almost immediately, saying, “I’m not yet desperate enough to sell myself.”

Yet now, he had been seen by the other in his most vulnerable state.