From childhood to adulthood, Cheng Jin wasn’t particularly good at many things, but he had a decent tolerance for alcohol. This wasn’t something he practiced deliberately; it seemed the Cheng family just had a natural insensitivity to alcohol, making it hard for them to get drunk. 

However, Cheng Jin didn’t like drinking. To him, every fine wine tasted strangely peculiar, and he rarely touched it. Still, after attending many banquets, he could at least tell the difference between being drunk and sober.

Even though Lu Tao immediately denied his words, Cheng Jin felt something was off. He didn’t know Lu Tao’s drinking capacity; they had never drunk together before. He hadn’t even seen Lu Tao drink in person, except for a couple of times when he caught a whiff of alcohol on him. When he was with the “Lu Tao No. 2,” they only tried some fruit wine, and he hadn’t noticed any issues with Lu Tao’s drinking then.

Could it be that what they sold here wasn’t alcohol, but some kind of mind-altering drug?

Cheng Jin suspiciously lifted the bottle to take a closer look, but just as he was about to inspect it, Lu Tao spoke up. “No more drinking.”

Cheng Jin quickly put the cup down and chuckled, “No more, no more. Just drink some soup.”

“Mm…”

That long sound made Cheng Jin feel quite intrigued. After all, Lu Tao was usually a straightforward speaker and wouldn’t add such a tone to his words.

So this guy… could really be drunk, huh?

After settling the bill and stepping outside, Cheng Jin resisted the urge to help Lu Tao walk, only for Lu Tao to suddenly stop and reach out his hand. Cheng Jin was taken aback for a moment, and after a while, he tentatively extended his hand, which Lu Tao grasped firmly.

It was the first time Lu Tao had actively held his hand instead of pushing him away. While Cheng Jin didn’t burst into tears, he definitely felt flustered. Lu Tao led him back to the hotel. When they got to the elevator, Lu Tao seemed a bit hesitant. Cheng Jin cautiously glanced at him and then reached out his other hand to press the button for their floor. Lu Tao shot him a glance before slowly withdrawing his gaze, returning to a military stance—except for still holding his hand.

Once they exited the elevator, Lu Tao appeared distinctly dazed, struggling to recognize which room they had booked. Just as he was about to take Cheng Jin the wrong way, Cheng Jin said, “It’s this one.” Unable to help himself, he asked, “Are you really drunk?”

“No,” Lu Tao replied, still quick to open the door, but once inside, he clearly seemed confused, as if he couldn’t grasp the situation. Cheng Jin couldn’t help but chuckle, reluctantly letting go of his hand. “I’ll go take a shower first.”

“Okay.”

The hotel’s couple rooms were equipped with disposable cleaning supplies. Once inside the bathroom, Cheng Jin thoroughly cleaned himself from head to toe before slipping into a bathrobe and stepping out.

The General was sitting on the couch, his back straight, not doing anything, his hands neatly resting on his knees, as if waiting for a summons from a superior. He turned his head at the sound, his gaze falling on the slight gap in Cheng Jin’s robe. His eyes darkened, but he didn’t say anything.

Cheng Jin actually wanted to come out naked but didn’t have the courage. Plus, he felt his body wasn’t in the best shape, so he put on the bathrobe. Still, he couldn’t resist parting the collar a bit, exposing his delicate collarbone and smooth skin. His hair was still a little damp, his face fresh and clean, with his lips red, making him look incredibly tempting.

Like a deliciously soft cake, he gave off a melt-in-your-mouth vibe.

Seeing that Lu Tao made no move and just stared with intense focus, Cheng Jin’s breath hitched slightly. He murmured, “Do you want to… take a shower too?”

After a long pause, Lu Tao finally nodded. “Okay.”

Once he entered the bathroom, Cheng Jin let out a sigh of relief and quickly rummaged through his coat pockets.

The room indeed had a TV, along with that little machine the seller mentioned. He took out the disc and spent some time figuring out how to put it into the machine. After some fiddling, he finally turned on the screen.

When the TV made a noise, Cheng Jin jumped in surprise. It seemed the previous guest had cranked the volume way up, making the sound blaringly loud. Startled, Cheng Jin instinctively reached to adjust the volume but couldn’t find the right buttons. Just when he was at a loss, a figure picked up a small remote from the coffee table, pressed a few buttons, and the volume lowered.

Cheng Jin stared blankly as he realized it was Lu Tao standing in front of him, his face flushed bright red.

What to do! He had been caught!

Feeling utterly embarrassed, Cheng Jin suddenly remembered that he had bought this disc to enjoy with his husband. And they were a legal couple; what was wrong with watching some adult films together?

“Like watching cartoons?”

A voice came from above, and Cheng Jin froze for a moment, just as he was about to nod, quickly realizing something was off.

What cartoon? Isn’t this an adult film he bought?

Cheng Jin turned to look at the TV screen and was stunned to find—yes, it really was a cartoon, a classic one he watched as a child. But how could it contain such suggestive content with that cover?

Realizing he might have been duped, Cheng Jin felt a bit deflated and stammered, “Ah, yeah, I like it.”

When he sensed someone sitting down beside him, Cheng Jin was still puzzled, turning his head to find his husband there. The room was dimly lit, casting flickering light across Lu Tao’s handsome face, making Cheng Jin heat up all over. But he quickly realized Lu Tao hadn’t showered; he hadn’t even changed clothes.

Cheng Jin swallowed hard and asked, “Did you not wash?”

“Mm.”

Cheng Jin was puzzled. He knew Lu Tao wasn’t a messy person; in fact, he was quite neat. But there was no law stating one had to shower every day, and they were in a clean place. Even if Lu Tao didn’t wash up, it wasn’t a big deal. Yet sometimes, showering wasn’t just about cleanliness; it sent a signal, a hint that something else was on the agenda.

Looks like tonight’s plans were going to fall through again.

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t disappointed. Cheng Jin sighed softly, bored, and was about to turn off the TV when the screen flickered and quickly changed.

No longer were there innocent voices and cute cartoon images; now, it displayed skin. Two men on the screen were completely naked—one tall and muscular, the other delicate and petite—engaged in a passionate embrace.

The camera audaciously captured their intimate moments, and the sight of liquid spilling almost overflowed the screen, making Cheng Jin blush deeply. When he heard phrases like “F*ck my cavity,” he was so embarrassed he wanted to cover his ears immediately. After several seconds, he finally processed what was happening and hurried to turn off the TV, only to have his wrist caught mid-motion.

“Don’t move; let me see.”

A deep, seductive voice whispered in his ear, making Cheng Jin feel weak all over. His trembling body couldn’t move again, and when he sat back down, he somehow ended up in Lu Tao’s embrace. Cheng Jin felt utterly mortified, quietly defending himself. “I—I didn’t expect it to be this kind of content; it must be provided by the hotel, right? How bold of them to mix this content in with cartoons…”

Lu Tao said, “You’re lying.”

The not-so-severe tone made Cheng Jin’s heart skip a beat, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground. He shamefully replied, “I… didn’t mean to.”

It was better for the adult film to have started off like this than to have switched halfway from a cartoon to an adult film! Especially one with such intense scenes, without even any foreplay!

Feeling hot all over, Cheng Jin could hardly bear to look at the screen. Yet, he could sense Lu Tao was watching intently; he could tell that Lu Tao’s breathing had slightly quickened.

Once he noticed Lu Tao’s breathing, Cheng Jin’s heart raced, and his body felt hotter. The part of him that was hard to describe began to excrete some fluid. Though he was embarrassed, he found himself increasingly drawn in by the content on the screen. When he saw the details of their intimate acts again, his member almost instantly hardened, and his breathing became ragged.

From the clarity, it seemed to be a pirated adult film, but the quality of the filming was impressive, capturing the beauty of a gay film and providing great visual stimulus. Both male actors had great physiques—one tall and robust, boasting well-defined abs, while the other was small and delicate, his features refined, and his curly hair accentuated his cuteness. He had a slender figure, yet his backside was ample and perky, with a perfectly pink opening.

Number 0 was also quite vocal; the moment the man entered him, he let out a soft, “Hubby,” while seeking kisses and hugs, giving off the vibe of a couple’s home video rather than a scripted performance.

Cheng Jin found it increasingly hard to resist, his almost exposed nipples becoming hard, his legs slightly rubbing against the carpet, and the wrist Lu Tao held felt incredibly warm.

He wanted it; he really wanted it.

Cheng Jin could no longer suppress his desires. If it were before, when he was with the second personality of Lu Tao, he would have probably begged his hubby to touch him by now. But now, he felt a bit restrained. Biting his lip, just as he was about to use his other hand to sneak a touch, Lu Tao slipped his hand into Cheng Jin’s bathrobe first, moving toward his lower half.

Unable to keep his composure, Cheng Jin melted back into Lu Tao’s embrace, lifting his head to see his husband’s elegant jawline and alluring Adam’s apple. Unable to hold back, he whispered, “Hubby…”

Lu Tao paused, quickly meeting his gaze, his tone deepening. “I’m Lu Tao.”

Cheng Jin dared not move. He wanted to explain that he knew who he was—or rather, which personality he was, as he didn’t see them as two separate people. But seeing Lu Tao’s distinctly different emotional response, he decided to keep that thought to himself.

Lu Tao leaned closer, whispering, “You used to call me hubby!”

“Your hubby has always been me, no one else!”

His jealous words made Cheng Jin feel a bit pleased inside. His eyes widened innocently, and his tone turned slightly aggrieved. “Then why don’t you want to make love with me?”