Chapter 51: Utter Madness!

The private room fell silent for a few seconds, then erupted into a tremendous roar.

“What does this mean?! What is happening?!!!”

“Ah ah ah ah ah!!! Deputy Editor, are you off the market now?! With whom?! With whom?!!”

In the midst of the chaos, Jian Mingzhou managed to cover his ears just like a small boat being washed away in waves from all sides.

Xiaoyu even rushed to him, his voice trembling as he shouted directly into his ear:

“Deputy Editor! Deputy Editor, say something!!!”

In the corner of his eye, Xia Ye’s glasses shone like a flash.

Jian Mingzhou closed his eyes: …

He knew. He knew it would be like this!

Amidst a chorus of astonished questions, he covered his ears and nodded his head in resignation. “Hmm.”

A moment of silence enveloped the room, followed by even more intense reactions.

“Ah ah ah ah ah!!!”

“Damn! Damn! Is it real!? That’s the junior, the roommate, the athlete!!!”

“Deputy Editor, what kind of life are you living? I dare not even think about it.”

… Damn!

Jian Mingzhou immediately tightened his grip on his ears.

The sound of whistles continued until the door to the private room opened.

As the waiter entered, he was momentarily stunned by the sonic impact, holding the dishes and standing still.

“Guests, your food…”

Qian Qian had gone completely crazy. “Withdraw! I can’t even swallow these simple dishes anymore.”

The waiter glanced sideways: …??

Jian Mingzhou took a deep breath!

He quickly approached, apologized while taking the plate, and said, “Sorry, it’s our drama club rehearsing.”

The waiter’s gaze shifted to the foam board with a few large characters: [Boys’ Love Editorial Department…]

Jian Mingzhou, “…”

As the door closed, the waiter left.

Only a faint awkwardness lingered in the air.

Holding the tray, he looked around with eyes as gentle as a breeze in early spring.

“Do you still want to eat?”

The group of people suppressed their excitement and nodded: Yes, yes, yes.

He calmed down the table of lunatics and sat back in his seat.

As soon as he sat down, he heard a voice beside him: “Hehehe hahaha~”

Jian Mingzhou turned his head and met Xia Ye’s face, which seemed to see through everything. He steadied himself. “What are you doing?”

Xia Ye curved his lips and said, “Your face is all red, and you’re still pretending.”

Jian Mingzhou, “…” Xia Ye’s mouth. Retreat!

…

On the dining table, the editorial team members were still trying to gossip discreetly.

Jian Mingzhou focused on eating, pretending not to hear.

When he was almost done, he estimated the time and sent a message to Xie Jing: Dinner, have you eaten?

As soon as the message was sent, a call came in directly.

[Xie]: [Call Invitation]

As the call popped up, Jian Mingzhou felt warmth behind him. He answered the phone as naturally as possible, “Hello?”

As soon as he spoke, everyone instantly turned their attention.

“Uncle.”

Xie Jing’s voice came through the receiver, gently teasing his eardrums. “Have you finished eating? I’ll come to pick you up.”

Jian Mingzhou held back the heat. “No need to pick me up.”

The group of people instantly became alert:

“Sei~! Is it your little Jing?!”

“Let him pick you up! Let him pick you up!!! Xiaojing, we’re at the XX restaurant on the pedestrian street.”

Damn! Jian Mingzhou’s fingertips tightened. Speaking so loudly, Xie Jing must have heard.

Sure enough, there was a low laugh on the other end of the line: “Okay, got it.”

Jian Mingzhou, “?”

… They were chatting even from a distance! Unbelievable.

–

When dinner was almost over, Xie Jing arrived.

Jian Mingzhou received a message and went to open the door.

As soon as the private room door opened, he saw Xie Jing standing outside.

Tall figure, T-shirt tucked into the coat, just took a shower, looking refreshing and clean.

Above the open neckline, broad shoulders and collarbones were visible, making people’s faces turn red and their hearts race.

Jian Mingzhou’s hands tightened slightly, warmth enveloping him.

Xie Jing was so… handsome like this.

The spotlight behind them seemed tangible.

Standing together, he and Xie Jing felt like they were besieged by the six major sects on Bright Summit.

Seemingly oblivious, Xie Jing lowered his head and said, “Uncle, I’m here to pick you up.”

There was a short and crisp honk from behind!

Xie Jing seemed to smile.

Jian Mingzhou blushed faintly and tried to act calmly. “Wait for me to grab my bag.”

“Sure.”

He turned to get his things.

At that moment, a strange laugh floated from behind: “Ha-hmm~”

“…”

…

After collecting his belongings, Jian Mingzhou hurriedly pulled Xie Jing out of the restaurant, unable to contain the muffled noise behind him!

He held Xie’s hand all the way out.

The setting sun was slanting down, conveniently covering a hint of blush on his cheek.

Jian Mingzhou was about to say something when he heard the question beside him:

“Uncle, did you tell them so quickly?”

His heart skipped a beat. “That’s… “

He subconsciously turned his head, only to see Xie Jing’s handsome face in the twilight, clear and soft, with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, looking very happy.

Xie Jing hooked his finger and whispered softly, “It’s okay; I told the coach too.”

Jian Mingzhou blushed, “Oh…” Wait a minute—?

He instinctively turned his head: … Irrelevant people!

 –

Back home.

The light flicked on, brightening the living room.

Jian Mingzhou poured himself a glass of water at the kitchen counter, only to find Xie Jing quietly standing behind him.

—Silently approaching, he truly resembled a large canine.

He was once again overwhelmed by cuteness. “What’s wrong, Xiaojing?”

Xie Jing stood in front of him, pursed his lips, and said, “Nothing much.” After a pause of two seconds, he casually added, “I’m participating in the CC training friendship match this weekend and will be away for three days.”

Jian Mingzhou was momentarily stunned. “Hmm?”

Xie Jing turned to look at him and asked, “Do you want to come and watch my game?”

In the soft backlight, his face was clear and profound.

Jian Mingzhou, caught off guard by the invitation, said, “Sorry, Xiaojing, I have a business trip this weekend.”

There seemed to be a slight pause.

Xie Jing blinked. “…Business trip?”

“Yes, I’m going to participate in some activities with the animation company. There are some business negotiations for Xiaolu’s works,” Jian Mingzhou explained.

Xie Jing just said, “Oh.”

Jian Mingzhou lifted his gaze and saw him lowering his eyes, seemingly with a touch of faint disappointment, yet he didn’t say anything else. Jian Mingzhou suddenly felt sorry, considering offering some comfort.

“Do you have anything you want, or…”

In the midst of pondering, Xie Jing spoke up, “Then, compensate me a little.”

Jian Mingzhou looked at him and asked, “What?”

His arms crossed over his waist, and Xie Jing leaned on the countertop behind him. Lowering his head, he whispered softly,

“Uncle, kiss me.”

Jian Mingzhou’s face instantly heated up!

His fingers tightened in embarrassment, leaning in to touch Xie Jing’s lips and then pulling away.

Xie Jing whispered, “Is this the only way?”

Heart pounding wildly and chaotically against his chest.

Jian Mingzhou swallowed lightly, then grabbed Xie Jing’s jacket and pulled it down, closing his eyes and tilting his head upward.

The warm lips pressed against his were illuminated by the bright light.

He pressed for two seconds, then, following yesterday’s pattern, tentatively licked the seam of the lips.

The breathing next to him suddenly deepened.

He was immediately embraced, his back pressed against the kitchen counter. It hurt a bit as his lower back hit the edge; he made a muffled sound, “Hmm…”

A large hand was blocked behind his waist.

Then that hand tightened, and he was suddenly lifted.

Jian Mingzhou was shocked! He opened his eyes.

His line of sight flashed by, and he was effortlessly placed on the kitchen counter, with Xie Jing holding his leg and then pressing down.

…!!!

His lips were kissed passionately.

Jian Mingzhou, with his legs bent and his lower back against the counter, could only hold onto the broad shoulders.

Breathless, entangled.

The hand holding him was hot, and being kissed in this position, his whole body felt feverish, with his bent legs and lower back trembling together.

No, this is not right. This is too…

Finally, when he was about to lose his grip on Xie Jing’s shoulders,.

Xie Jing sensibly held onto his waist, hooked his tongue, and slowly withdrew.

The sticky warmth dissipated.

Jian Mingzhou pressed his fingertips against his lips and raised his eyes, asking, “Is this enough compensation?”

Looking at him, Xie Jing’s eyes were deep and bright. He chuckled and said, “It’s still a bit insufficient, but I’ll let you off for now.”

He was left dumbfounded: Where was it insufficient?

…Didn’t they just kiss?

Before he could figure it out, Xie Jing had already let him down, saying, “Go wash up.”

–

The next day, he still had to go to the company.

When Jian Mingzhou woke up in the morning, Xie Jing was already in the bathroom.

Facing his tall and straight figure.

Xie Jing was brushing his teeth, and when he saw Jian Mingzhou come in, his gaze shifted lazily, and with foam in his mouth, he said,

“… Uncle.”

Jian Mingzhou stood beside him and said, “Good morning, Xiaojing.”

In front of the washbasin, facing the large mirror, their two figures were clearly reflected. In this view, Xie Jing appeared much larger.

With his broad shoulders and narrow waist, the washbasin almost reached his hips.

Xie Jing had just finished washing his face.

He laid the towel on his hand and said to Jian Mingzhou, “Uncle, I’ll go out first.”

Jian Mingzhou mumbled while brushing his teeth, “Hmm.”

The figure in the mirror moved away, passing by.

In thin summer shorts, the thin fabric caught his eye for a moment, and he shook.

Suddenly, he woke up.

Xie Jing had gone out, and there was quietness in the bathroom.

The morning sunlight streamed in.

Jian Mingzhou’s face was flushed, his heart pounding.

…Athlete, athletes, do they have this much energy?