General Lu Tao had many “fans,” even an unofficial “support club,” all thanks to his outstanding talents, handsome features, and a career progression that could only be described as legendary. Despite not being born into nobility, he managed to rise from a mere military academy graduate to a General in less than six years, an achievement few could rival.

However, while men admired his achievements, women and “New Females” focused more on his looks. His sharp features, towering posture, and stern demeanor gave him an almost ascetic aura. But it was his military uniform that sent hearts racing, making him the object of countless fantasies.

Among his many celebrated attributes, a gif of him unbuttoning his shirt became particularly famous. The clip was taken during an official video where Lu Tao was inspecting new recruits at a training camp. Noticing a recruit making an incorrect move, he removed his military jacket and began unbuttoning his shirt to demonstrate the proper technique. His shirt had been buttoned to the top, and as his slender fingers undid the first two buttons, revealing a glimpse of his Adam’s apple, it created a heart-stirring, unforgettable image.

The gif spread like wildfire, cementing his status as the “most desirable man” that year. Cheng Jin had seen the gif too—many times. He had even saved it to his personal screen, where simply looking at it made his body heat up and stirred deep longings for his husband.

But in reality, Cheng Jin had never seen the real Lu Tao unbuttoning his shirt in person. Their lovemaking always happened in the dark, and rarely did he catch a full glimpse of Lu Tao’s body. However, at this moment, Lu Tao was undressing right in front of him—slowly and deliberately.

This wasn’t the alternate personality of Lu Tao, but the real Lu Tao, with an expression so cold and distant that the words “a spouse’s duty” seemed foreign coming from him. Yet, his movements were irresistibly sensual, causing Cheng Jin’s heart to race uncontrollably. Button by button, the fantasies Cheng Jin had nurtured from the gif—thoughts like “unbutton one more” or “take it all off”—were coming true before his eyes.

Lu Tao’s shirt opened fully, revealing his honey-colored chest and sculpted abs. Even though Cheng Jin had seen this sight before, knowing this was the man he used to call his husband made the moment overwhelming. His heart raced fiercely, and his fingers trembled as he struggled to hold onto the night pearl, which was slipping from his grasp. Just as it was about to roll off the bed, Lu Tao caught it swiftly and placed it on a side cabinet.

That small gesture made Cheng Jin realize something shocking—Lu Tao was erect.

The bulge was noticeable, and while this reaction puzzled Cheng Jin, he soon understood. Having an erection didn’t necessarily mean affection, and disliking someone didn’t mean you couldn’t be aroused. After all, even when Lu Tao disliked him the most, he had never gone soft during their intimate moments.

Perhaps this was what Lu Tao meant by “a spouse’s duty”?

Cheng Jin wasn’t sure if he should refuse, but his body didn’t move. After all, they were still technically married, and as a “New Female,” it was his role to fulfill his husband’s needs. Taking a deep breath, Cheng Jin turned off the light. The room didn’t go completely dark—the night pearl emitted a soft glow, allowing their figures to remain visible.

Cheng Jin, uncertain and nervous, removed his robe, his pale skin illuminated by the blue light. Just as he was about to remove his underwear, a hand suddenly gripped his wrist, halting him. Confused, Cheng Jin looked up at Lu Tao. “What’s wrong?”

Lu Tao remained silent, and after a moment, released his hand. Cheng Jin hesitated but then continued to strip off his underwear, exposing his naked body.

“Do you need preparation?” Lu Tao’s voice finally broke the silence, causing Cheng Jin’s heart to throb wildly. Whispering, Cheng Jin replied, “No need… I’ve already prepared…” He quickly added, “I thought… it would be ‘him’ tonight…” to explain why he was ready and to avoid any misunderstanding that he was deliberately trying to seduce.

The room fell into a tense silence. Cheng Jin heard no response from Lu Tao, and just as he was about to turn around, a large, warm hand pressed on his lower back. The sound of a zipper being pulled down echoed in the room, followed by something hard and warm pressing against his entrance. Without warning, Lu Tao pushed in.

Cheng Jin’s body had already been prepared—cleaned and lubricated—so there was no great pain, despite the rough entry. The sensation of being filled spread quickly, causing Cheng Jin to moan softly as his body instinctively adjusted, his legs spreading wider to accommodate Lu Tao’s size.

As Lu Tao’s erection filled him inch by inch, Cheng Jin suddenly realized something was amiss. Struggling slightly, he whispered, “You didn’t put on a condom…”

The man behind him paused for a moment. Then, just as Cheng Jin thought he was about to retrieve one, Lu Tao thrust deeper, pushing into the depths of Cheng Jin’s body.

“Ah…” Cheng Jin cried out unexpectedly, the mixture of pleasure and pain overwhelming him. Lu Tao’s grip on his waist tightened, and he murmured, “Do you ask him to wear a condom too?”

Cheng Jin, feeling wronged, replied, “It was always you who insisted on wearing one… If you didn’t wear one… you wouldn’t want to do it…”

Lu Tao didn’t respond, only continuing to ask, “What about him? Does he wear one too?”

Confused by the questioning, Cheng Jin sensed a trace of jealousy in Lu Tao’s tone but couldn’t understand why. “My husband doesn’t want to wear it. He always… fills me up. Ah… you’re being too rough…”

“Do you call him husband?” The sharp edge in Lu Tao’s voice was impossible to miss.

Cheng Jin answered, “I used to call you that too… but you didn’t like it.” He surprised himself with the courage to argue back.

He had always loved Lu Tao too humbly, agreeing to everything the man wanted. But now, something felt different. Saying these things out loud felt strangely freeing. What did he have to lose? Lu Tao would never love him, so it didn’t matter anymore.

Even if Lu Tao withdrew from his body and never touched him again, Cheng Jin told himself he wouldn’t care.

But as Lu Tao slowly pulled out, Cheng Jin felt his heart ache. The connection between their bodies broke with a “pop,” leaving Cheng Jin’s entrance empty and leaking. Cheng Jin wiped the tears from his eyes, preparing to get dressed and leave when Lu Tao suddenly grabbed his waist again and re-entered.

This time, Cheng Jin noticed something different—Lu Tao had put on a condom.

Cheng Jin felt more at ease, realizing the act had become routine. There were no kisses, no caresses, just a physical connection meant to fulfill a duty. Cheng Jin told himself he was merely a body—a vessel for Lu Tao’s desires.

In the quiet of the room, as Lu Tao began to move again, Cheng Jin thought about how sex between them had never felt like “making love.” It was always just fulfilling a “spouse’s duty.” Military personnel were even encouraged to spend time with their spouses to boost the native birth rate, and Lu Tao’s willingness to engage in sex was likely part of that obligation.

But for some reason, even though this encounter was routine, Cheng Jin’s body reacted more intensely than before. His own erection grew painfully hard, dripping with need. The soft and wet sensations of his anal cavity grew more pronounced under the rhythmic thrusts. Cheng Jin’s body trembled as waves of pleasure crashed over him, and he couldn’t hold back the moans spilling from his throat.

“So good… Ah ha…” His first moan caught Lu Tao by surprise, and his thrusts became more powerful in response.

Cheng Jin’s body moved instinctively, pressing back against Lu Tao’s hard length. His flesh rippled with each thrust, his body producing more lubrication as the pace quickened.

“So good… Ah…” Cheng Jin whimpered as the overwhelming pleasure made him cry out, “Husband… Husband… Ah…”

The movement inside him abruptly stopped, and the fingers gripping his waist tightened painfully. Lu Tao’s voice, cold and low, asked, “Who are you calling?”

At the peak of pleasure, Cheng Jin, lost in the sensation, replied, “I’m calling my husband… Move, please… I want to cum…”

Lu Tao’s erection remained hard inside him, but his eyes darkened as he watched Cheng Jin’s body, twisted and wanton beneath him. The jealousy simmered just below the surface, but he remained silent, thrusting into Cheng Jin even harder than before.

The sex grew more intense, the powerful thrusts shaking Cheng Jin’s entire body. Cheng Jin climaxed twice before Lu Tao finally released inside him. Even after everything, as Cheng Jin lay there, drained and exhausted, he didn’t have the strength to put on his clothes. He heard his husband call out softly, “Baby.” The tenderness in that word was so unfamiliar that Cheng Jin’s eyes flew open, and joy surged through him.