Chapter 41 – 041

“Oh…”

Gu Xian didn’t dare to move at all. He was afraid that if he moved even a little, Xie Yunjing would notice the unusual heat on his face.

But staying hugged together with Xie Yunjing like this just didn’t feel right.

Gu Xian shifted his hand slightly, finding what seemed to be Xie Yunjing’s waist under the blanket. He lightly placed his hand there and then spoke casually, as if nothing had happened: “Do you still want the water? If not, I’ll pour it out.”

“I want it.” Although Xie Yunjing answered this way, he still didn’t let go. Instead, he rubbed against the side of Gu Xian’s neck, startling Gu Xian so much that his entire body stiffened.

“The medicine is so bitter.”

“…”

Gu Xian felt completely numb.

It finally dawned on him, Xie Yunjing was actually acting spoiled with him!

Gu Xian swallowed hard, hesitated for a moment, and then raised his hand to pat Xie Yunjing’s shoulder. As if under some kind of spell, he spoke in a tone one would use to coax a child: “Then… drink some water?”

Xie Yunjing finally let go.

His face was still the same, handsome with a hint of arrogance, without any trace of those “watery puppy eyes” or anything like that. Gu Xian subtly let out a sigh of relief. If Xie Yunjing had actually shown some weird expression, he… he honestly didn’t know how he would react.

He picked up the water and handed it to Xie Yunjing. “Here, drink.”

Xie Yunjing glanced at him but didn’t take the cup. Instead, he grabbed Gu Xian’s wrist and drank directly from the cup in his hand.

This made it look as if Gu Xian was feeding him water.

Gu Xian’s gaze drifted for a moment before settling again, landing on Xie Yunjing’s Adam’s apple, which moved up and down continuously as he swallowed.

Even Xie Yunjing’s pajama buttons were always neatly fastened all the way to the top. Yet it was precisely this proper demeanor that made one want to tug at his collar and uncover the secrets hidden beneath.

The cup of water was quickly emptied. Gu Xian asked, “Do you want more?”

“That’s enough.”

Gu Xian used his other hand to place the cup back on the bedside table, but Xie Yunjing still hadn’t let go of his wrist.

Gu Xian looked over, and Xie Yunjing looked back.

After a moment of silent eye contact, Gu Xian quietly turned his head away and moved the hand that was being held. “I need to use the bathroom.”

Only then did Xie Yunjing finally let him go.

Gu Xian tried his best to walk steadily, but the moment he closed the bathroom door, he lost control and rushed to the sink. He took just one glance at the figure in the mirror before silently slamming his fist onto the sink. His expression twisted as he cursed, “Damn it!”

Who the hell was that blushing, lovestruck-looking person in the mirror supposed to be!

The sound of running water in the bathroom lasted for quite a while before Gu Xian finally came out.

Xie Yunjing looked at the damp ends of his hair. “Weren’t you just going to the bathroom? Why is your face all wet?”

Gu Xian replied expressionlessly, “I washed my face while I was at it.”

As soon as he reached the bedside, Xie Yunjing extended a hand toward him.

Gu Xian hesitated for a moment before raising his hand and placing it in Xie Yunjing’s.

Xie Yunjing immediately pulled him onto the bed and held him tightly in his arms.

Gu Xian: “…”

Gu Xian: “Third Young Master Xie, are you secretly the kind of kid who needs to hug a teddy bear when you’re sick?”

“You’re not a teddy bear,” Xie Yunjing said with a slight curve to his eyes. Then, he suddenly pressed down on Gu Xian’s lower lip, forcing him to part his mouth slightly.

“You rinsed your mouth,” Xie Yunjing stated confidently. Rubbing Gu Xian’s lips, he asked in a particularly good mood, “Gu Xian, what do you mean by this?”

Gu Xian rolled his eyes at him. “Everyone already knows you’re a lunatic who insists on kissing even while ‘poisoned.’ If I didn’t rinse my mouth, what am I supposed to do afterward? Take the blame and die with you in some tragic love story?”

Xie Yunjing laughed as if Gu Xian had purposely cracked a joke just to amuse him. He leaned in closer. “Gu Xian, can I kiss you?”

Gu Xian’s eyes flashed with disdain and mockery. He had just opened his mouth, barely ready to speak, when Xie Yunjing sealed it with a kiss, his tongue claiming him.

Gu Xian was dazed, letting Xie Yunjing dominate the kiss for quite a while before he suddenly remembered that he couldn’t just let Xie Yunjing control the pace like this. His competitive spirit thumped loudly in his chest. Using his tongue, he pushed back against Xie Yunjing, attempting to seize control of the rhythm of the kiss.

Xie Yunjing’s eyes were filled with amusement, but there was also a strong desire to win, flickering like a flame in a shadow.

Gu Xian’s struggle for control seemed to inadvertently complement the moment, making this kiss feel better than any they had shared before. The sweetness amidst the smoky tension was even more intoxicating, leaving both of them slightly out of control.

“Xie Yunjing!” Gu Xian suddenly pulled away, glaring at the man on top of him in warning. However, as soon as he took in Xie Yunjing’s current state, his gaze wavered, and he looked away guiltily.

The neatly buttoned pajama collar had been pulled open, and Xie Yunjing’s hair was now a complete mess from Gu Xian’s grasping.

But some things still had to be stopped.

“Xie Yunjing, Third Young Master Xie,” Gu Xian said in a serious tone. “I recall you’re still a patient right now. Thinking about doing this kind of thing at a time like this, aren’t you afraid something might go wrong?”

Xie Yunjing brushed back Gu Xian’s bangs and planted a kiss on his forehead. “I told you, my allergic reactions aren’t as severe as they were when I was a kid.”

“That doesn’t matter!” Gu Xian began to push him away. “Get off me and go to sleep properly…!!”

Gu Xian sharply inhaled and gritted his teeth, snapping, “Stop it right now!”

“Gu Xian,” Xie Yunjing murmured, rubbing his face against him, “I’ve never been in a relationship, and I don’t have much time to deal with… these kinds of things. Holding it in for so long is really uncomfortable. Can’t you help me, please?”

He bit Gu Xian’s lip lightly, speaking with a hint of grievance: “You were the one who said you’d help me last time.”

He’s acting spoiled again!

Gu Xian’s rationality was in shambles, as if it had been trampled by thousands of oxen.

And Xie Yunjing, that bastard, went ahead and gave his crumbling sanity another push.

“Gu Xian, please, hmm?”

“…Take your hand off.”

Of course, Xie Yunjing wasn’t going to obediently listen. He merely cast a puzzled glance his way.

Gu Xian closed his eyes in despair and took a deep breath. “I’ll help you, but you’re not allowed to touch me.”

Xie Yunjing restrained the urge to say something and obediently let go of Gu Xian, replying with just one word: “Okay.”

Xie Yunjing’s intense gaze, fixed on him, added even more pressure. But there was no way Gu Xian could bring himself to say something as weak as “Don’t look at me.”

Gu Xian braced himself and grabbed Xie Yunjing, unable to stop himself from complaining, “What the hell did you grow up eating?”

Xie Yunjing let out a deliberately exaggerated sigh and answered with a straight face, “Food.”

Gu Xian rolled his eyes at him, scoffing at his feigned ignorance.

Xie Yunjing narrowed his eyes, and just as a look of comfort began to appear on his face, he suddenly inhaled sharply: “Hiss—”

Gu Xian froze nervously, his expression turning awkward and annoyed.

Xie Yunjing’s brows furrowed in pain, but the corners of his mouth curved into a smile. His tone was both teasing and mocking: “Experienced, huh?”

“Ah!” As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Yunjing let out a miserable cry, glaring angrily at Gu Xian. “Are you seriously trying to kill me this time?”

“Shut up!” Gu Xian’s face was filled with the frustration and embarrassment of having a lie exposed. “You’re the one who asked me to help you! Stay still and stop moving!”

Was this really about whether or not he was moving?

Gu Xian’s technique was nothing short of barbaric. Xie Yunjing, both helpless and amused, tried his best to endure but ultimately couldn’t stand Gu Xian’s clumsy efforts.

“Xie Yunjing!” Gu Xian roared in fury, threatening him. “Do you believe I won’t just cripple you right now?”

Xie Yunjing kissed him lightly. “I think if I don’t teach you, it’s only a matter of time before you cripple me anyway.”

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