The relationship between the two men had drastically deteriorated. Cheng Xu no longer showed Yan Qi any kindness, nor was he as gentle as before. According to his personality, he wouldn’t hurl insults at Yan Qi; he chose instead to ignore him. However, he still had to fulfill their agreement: work during the day and return to Yan Qi’s residence at night, though he now chose not to share the same bed.

The first night he slept in the guest room next door, he worried that Yan Qi might lose his temper or even confront him, but the night passed quietly, and the next morning he even found that Yan Qi had prepared breakfast for him specially.

Cheng Xu wasn’t buying it.

He wasn’t like his younger brother Cheng Jin, who could be easily soothed and whose temper seemed fierce but was actually quite muddled. Cheng Xu was mild-mannered but had his boundaries; once crossed, it was difficult to regain his trust.

So, he ignored all of Yan Qi’s attempts to please him quietly.

He made a point to leave early and come back late to avoid meeting Yan Qi, and once home, he’d lock himself in his room, not stepping out. Yan Qi held back for a few days but eventually couldn’t resist knocking on his door, his actions gentle, his voice filled with a tender plea.

Cheng Xu didn’t respond, acting as if he hadn’t heard him at all, continuing with his routine: sleeping, getting up, washing… When he opened the door, the man who had been leaning against the wall straightened up instantly, his gaze intense as if wanting to devour him. Cheng Xu avoided eye contact and tried to pass by, but Yan Qi grabbed his wrist tightly, his voice rough and cold, “What are you doing?”

“Let me go, I have to go to work.”

“Work my ass!” Yan Qi had waited at the door all night, several times tempted to break it down, but he restrained himself. He tried to calm down, hoping to revert to their previous closeness, but seeing Cheng Xu utterly ignoring him set off his suppressed rage, “I’m your boss, I can decide whether you go to work or not!” He pinned Cheng Xu against the wall, their noses almost touching, “Stop ignoring me, or I’ll make sure you can’t leave the bed for three days and nights!”

Cheng Xu, unfazed, looked colder, almost as if he was staring at a stranger, his tone laced with anger, “Really?”

These words ignited Yan Qi completely, losing all rationality as he dragged Cheng Xu towards the master bedroom. Cheng Xu’s expression changed as he started to resist. Yan Qi, furious, gripped his arm nearly to the point of breaking it and violently hoisted him over his shoulder, striding towards the bedroom.

“Yan Qi, put me down!” Even Cheng Xu, normally so composed, was driven mad by his tactics.

Yan Qi showed no signs of relenting. Once inside the bedroom, he slammed the door shut and threw Cheng Xu onto the bed, sneering, “Three days and three nights! I won’t let you leave the bed!”

Shocked and angry, Cheng Xu tried to get off the bed, but Yan Qi grabbed his collar and raised a fist the size of a bowl, “Don’t make me hit you!”

Cheng Xu sneered, “You try?”

His provocation drove Yan Qi into a fury. The Yan family was known for not showing emotions, and he could maintain this in front of others, but with Cheng Xu, he couldn’t suppress his true nature. His temper was bad and he was particularly prone to rage. The veins on his hands stood out, clenched tight; had he not bitten down hard on his teeth, he might have really smashed his fist into Cheng Xu’s face.

He didn’t strike, reminding himself he knew Cheng Xu’s character well—if he did, their relationship would be over for good.

Absolutely not! Absolutely not!

He lowered his fist, and suddenly, Yan Qi smiled, “Xu Ge, did you forget? There’s something else in my room.”

Cheng Xu’s heart skipped, and in the next second, Yan Qi pulled out a cylindrical object from a drawer. Cheng Xu’s expression changed dramatically as Yan Qi smiled pleasurably, “A new product developed by the company, a hundred times more potent than the previous aphrodisiac. Have you forgotten how it felt last time?”

Cheng Xu stared at the tube intently. He hadn’t forgotten the last time; just a little had made him uncontrollably aroused, even leading him to break his usual restraint and engage with Yan Qi in the office.

“Xu Ge is sensitive, what works normally for others affects you dozens of times more. You haven’t forgotten, have you? Last time, with just a little, you were as desperate as a bitch in heat, nearly spreading yourself and begging me to fuck you. What will happen if we use it all now? I’m really looking forward to it.” Yan Qi’s smile grew more pleasurable, laced with a dangerous aura.

Cheng Xu glared at him, “You wouldn’t dare!” His body shook with rage, but he knew Yan Qi would dare.

This man had always been reckless, dismissive of others yet with a sharp business acumen, backed by his family, living a life smoother than Cheng Jin’s, facing challenges only when it came to Cheng Xu.

“Do you think I wouldn’t?” Yan Qi had already pressed him down, grabbing his wrists before he could escape, and with a snap, a pair of handcuffs appeared from the headboard, locking Cheng Xu’s hands firmly.

Shocked and furious, Cheng Xu looked up at the handcuffs locking his wrists, eyes wide, “When did you prepare this?”

“Since the day I worried you might run away.” Yan Qi chuckled lowly, “It’s an automatic detention device; there are other mechanisms, but I hope you won’t try them.” He released his hold, his eyes not reflecting any relief, seemingly restraining something. After a long pause, he sighed softly, his handsome face relaxing into an expression that could intoxicate thousands of young girls.

He kissed Cheng Xu’s lips tenderly, “Xu Ge, I was wrong. I was too eager to have you. Can we start over? Please don’t be cold to me, I don’t want to use any means, just love me, and I will treat you the best.”

With his wrists restrained, utterly helpless, Cheng Xu listened to his apology, finding it absurd and laughable. He spoke coldly, “Stop pretending. I only regret, regret caring about you. If only I hadn’t gone out to bring you that umbrella…”

“Regret?” Yan Qi stared at him, a flash of hurt in his eyes, but he quickly smiled again, his smile dangerous and manic, “Oh, you finally regret it? Then let me tell you, there’s no such thing as a regret medicine in this world!” With that, he tore open Cheng Xu’s shirt.

“Yan Qi! Yan Qi!” Cheng Xu became both embarrassed and angry, kicking at him with his free legs, but they were quickly grabbed, and from both sides of the walls, iron chains with cuffs emerged, and with two clacking sounds, Cheng Xu’s legs were spread and raised, locked in position.

Cheng Xu was both ashamed and furious. He had always been a dignified person, maintaining basic decency even after bankruptcy, but now he was completely at the mercy of another, which was utterly humiliating. Cheng Xu glared at Yan Qi, wanting to curse, but unable to utter a word. Yan Qi stared at him, his gaze menacing, then suddenly said, “This design isn’t perfect.” He got off the bed, opened the wardrobe, and took out several ties, carefully wrapping them around the insides of the handcuffs to prevent the metal from chafing Cheng Xu’s skin. Once done, he leaned in close to Cheng Xu, smiling slightly, “Xu Ge, am I not considerate?”

Cheng Xu turned his head away.

This response enraged the young man. He reached for Cheng Xu’s pants, tearing them open to reveal white cotton underwear underneath.

“Yan Qi! Stop!” Cheng Xu spoke out again.

“I won’t stop until you give in,” Yan Qi looked at him, “At worst, I’ll keep you trapped in this bed for life.”

Cheng Xu was furious to the extreme, “Then I’d rather die!”

“You won’t.” Yan Qi’s tone was confident, “Cheng Zheng is still alive, Cheng Jin is still alive. If you don’t want them to suffer, you have to live well.”

He leaned close to Cheng Xu’s ear, lowering his voice deliberately, “Live for me to fuck!” After saying this, as if he didn’t want to hear anything hurtful from Cheng Xu’s mouth again, he sealed his lips.

This kiss was full of conquest. Cheng Xu tried numerous times to dodge, but he could only move his head; his body was completely immobilized, so he couldn’t stop the invasion. His mind in turmoil, he bit down on the intruder’s tongue.

Blood instantly filled his mouth, and Cheng Xu finally escaped the other’s lips, but seeing the blood trickle from Yan Qi’s mouth corner, he strangely felt no pleasure, instead feeling a bit panicked.

Yan Qi slowly wiped the blood from his mouth, looking at the red smear, his eyes unfathomable. He suddenly smiled, “I heard of a way to commit suicide in the past called biting one’s tongue, but it seems there’s no scientific basis.”

He appeared very gentle, “Xu Ge, do you want to try? Bite off my tongue, kill me, and you’re completely free.” His eyes showed a mad gleam as he sealed Cheng Xu’s lips again, pushing his injured tongue back into his mouth, eagerly licking.

Cheng Xu’s breathing was frantic, and although he could still potentially hurt the other with his teeth, he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to do it. The man had already torn off his underwear and found his anus, squeezing in a cold liquid.