Chapter 7: Barbecue

860th Floor (OP):

We were just getting ready for the barbecue, well, actually we didn’t prepare much, just choosing what we wanted to grill. The barbecue grill was already set up for us by the owner, the owner is so versatile.

Both of us don’t have any dietary restrictions, so we took a little of everything. The seasonings and everything were also ready, we just needed to start grilling.

Even though my wife calls me a “kitchen killer,” grilling is something where you just need to make sure the ingredients don’t burn and add the seasonings step by step. The taste shouldn’t be too bad, right?

Today! I’m going to let my wife taste something I personally made!!! Get ready, I’ll post some pictures later that will make you drool!

861st Floor:

I don’t believe it. What’s this about being a “kitchen killer”? It means that no matter how simple it is, unexpected results can come out.

Drooling over us, I guess OP’s pictures could be posted directly in the “Exploding Kitchen” group.

862nd Floor:

Haha, suddenly I feel like I don’t need to order takeout anymore.

863rd Floor:

Don’t underestimate them, c is still here, right? OP said c is good at cooking.

864th Floor (OP):

Ah ah ah!!! Why did I make something so unappetizing for my wife to eat?

I just grilled some potato slices and then added various seasonings based on my instincts. After grilling them, they looked very good. I happily handed them to my wife.

After taking a bite, I felt that his expression changed subtly, but he didn’t say anything. It seems what I saw just now was a mistake.

I asked him how it tasted, and he confidently nodded at me, saying it was delicious.

But I doubted myself, so I asked him to let me try a bite. He didn’t let me and said, “Didn’t you grill this for me? Why do you want to steal it?”

The more he refused, the more I felt there was a problem. Usually, he isn’t this protective of his food, he likes to share everything delicious with me.

Then, as he was about to take a second bite, I held his hand and stopped him, and I quickly took a bite myself. And yes, it was too spicy, almost choked me, and the most important thing was that I had forgotten to add salt!

So, even though they looked good, the taste was purely spicy, there was no flavor at all. c even wanted to eat the whole skewer! I was genuinely a bit angry at that time. How could he put himself aside just to cater to my feelings? I thought my tone was pretty harsh at the time, and I told c not to force himself to eat something so unappetizing.

c said a bit aggrievedly, “But you grilled it for me, and I really don’t think it’s bad…”

As soon as he spoke, my anger instantly disappeared. Seeing his low spirits, I immediately wanted to hit myself a few times. Why can’t I control my mouth? Not only did I make c angry, but I also made him feel wronged. Clearly, he wanted to make me happy, and I spoke to him that way. I truly am a scumbag.

At that moment, I quickly comforted him. I admitted that what I grilled was too unappetizing, and I promised I would make something delicious for him later. He looked up at me and asked tentatively if we could still come here in the future. I immediately reassured him repeatedly, saying that as long as he wanted to come, I would bring him!

Then, c instantly became happy again and enthusiastically went to grill the things we wanted to eat. I had initially wanted to experiment further, but I didn’t want my wife to be busy alone. So, I gave up on that and focused on handing him ingredients and assisting him.

Now, a batch is already grilled, my wife is so talented, and the food is so delicious. I’m showing you what my wife grilled, it will make you drool!!!

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865th Floor:

Darn it, darn it, I still couldn’t escape!

866th Floor:

Fear nothing, the takeout has arrived.

867th Floor:

OP can even grill potatoes to be unappetizing. They must be extremely clumsy. Potatoes will always be delicious in my heart!

868th Floor:

Upstairs, that’s because you haven’t encountered someone like OP.

869th Floor:

Damn it! c spoils you so much! You even scolded him, serves you right to not have a wife!!!

870th Floor (OP):

Ah ah ah, who said I don’t have a wife? You’re the one without a wife! I will definitely win c over, sooner or later!!!

871st Floor:

He’s getting anxious, he’s getting anxious!!!

872nd Floor:

Tsk tsk tsk, OP’s impotent rage. But coming back to the topic, are OP and c professionals? I’ve been curious for a while.

873rd Floor:

I’m curious too, what do both of them study?

874th Floor:

I’m guessing OP must be in economics, after all, there’s an imperial throne to inherit in the family.

875th Floor:

I also think that, I’m curious about what c studies. I initially thought maybe he’s an art student, but OP mentioned c isn’t a professional dancer. I guess he’s in Chinese language studies! Such a soft and cute guy would probably be into literature!

876th Floor:

I don’t think so, I’ll go against the grain and guess computer science! That’s the real cute contrast. And just imagine, in the midst of all the bald programmers, there’s this soft and good-looking guy, isn’t that a visual treat?!

877th Floor:

Upstairs, don’t go overboard. I haven’t gone bald, I just have a bit more hair loss, that’s all!!!

878th Floor:

Hair loss, balding… wuwuwu, you guys stop talking about it, I’m already thinking about which kind of wig to wear in the future…

879th Floor (OP):

I indeed studied economics, but c studies foreign languages. This time he’s accompanying the teacher. I can’t explain the specifics right now, but in simple terms, it’s simultaneous interpretation.

My wife is really amazing, that’s why the teacher is taking him everywhere. Because he’s so capable and has a good temper, the people in his class really like him. Before, I heard them saying that c is their class’s favorite.

Thinking about this, I feel a bit unhappy. I’m so proud of how amazing my wife is that so many people like him, and I feel jealous. Although I don’t have any right to be jealous yet.

When we started our freshman year, there were continuous confessions on the confession wall for him. I often saw questions asking if he had a girlfriend. But for some reason, it decreased during our sophomore year and has become fewer and fewer. Now, I hardly see any.

When I’m happy, I become dissatisfied again. c is so great, why aren’t people confessing on the wall for him anymore? The taste of this group of people is lacking.

In short, emotions are complex. I want everyone to know how great c is, but I also want to have his greatness all to myself. The thoughts of someone with a crush are complicated.

880th Floor:

Wanting more people to recognize his greatness while not wanting others to compete for him, it’s not just for those with crushes, couples and even married couples might feel the same.

881st Floor:

Exactly, wanting the person you like to be acknowledged by others but still wanting them to belong to you, it’s pretty normal.

882nd Floor:

I’m curious about one thing now, how do OP and c sleep at night? Don’t tell me you sleep while hugging each other!!!

883rd Floor:

Right, damn it, chasing a post like this, emotions are like roller coasters. I forgot about the fact that OP and c are roommates.

884th Floor:

It’s not just sharing a room, it’s sharing the same bed, combining two beds into one!

885th Floor:

I… I… wuwuwu, I can’t bear to watch this, all about chasing someone, why, why!!! OP violated the basic laws of chasing! You should keep your distance until you’ve successfully chased them, damn it!

886th Floor:

To the person upstairs who’s chasing someone, if the person you’re chasing actively comes to hold your hand, will you or will you not hold it?

887th Floor:

If they actively act cute and want a hug, will you or will you not hug them?

888th Floor:

If they actively cook for you, will you or will you not eat?

889th Floor:

Well, of course—I’d do it all! It’s not like I haven’t chased someone, it’s just that they don’t pay any attention to me… Stop asking, stop asking, it’s making me sad.

890th Floor:

891st Floor:

Is the “chasing brother” really planning to hang himself from a tree? If the other person really doesn’t have that intention for you, stop persistently pursuing them, it’s not good for either of you.

892nd Floor:

Learn to let go. Like OP, he has everything except a title. If you’re not getting any response, it’s better to try to move on.

893rd Floor (OP):

Why do you always beat me to it and hurry me up? What’s this mysticism?

Yeah, we only booked one room, and our beds are combined, so of course we sleep together. I don’t do anything weird, just sleep while cuddling c.

It’s a common situation.

Because it’s cold now. My wife has cold hands and feet, even though we can turn on the air conditioning and such, he still prefers to snuggle into my arms to sleep. I’ve gotten used to it now; I can’t sleep well unless I’m cuddling my wife.

The first time I hugged him was torture. He had just showered, smelling nice and feeling soft, and he was all warm, then he just curled up in my arms and played with his phone.

Then when we were going to sleep, he kept moving around in my arms, trying to find a comfortable position. At my age, I tried to stay calm in my mind, but my body was too honest.

Then c noticed it too. He turned around and asked if I needed to go to the bathroom. I actually did want to go, but I didn’t want to let go of my wife. Just as I was hesitating, c said if I didn’t want to go, he could help me.

Can you imagine? I was really in a state where my whole body exploded! How could I dare! Letting c help me with this kind of thing!

And I haven’t even successfully pursued him yet. Even if I do, it’s about serving him. How could I let my wife put in the effort?

At that moment, when he saw me not speaking and about to reach down, I quickly grabbed his hand and said it’s fine, he should sleep if he’s tired.

c looked down and hesitated, worried if I really meant it. I showed him then, my heart was racing so fast, I had to pretend to look stern and pressed his head onto my chest, telling him to sleep and not talk.

c wasn’t angry or struggling when I held him to my chest, he just said in a sulking voice, “Well, could you not have such a fast heartbeat? It’s a bit noisy, I can’t sleep.”

My face was completely red. Not only did I react in front of him, my fast heartbeat was even noticed by him. Would he secretly laugh at me behind my back? I’m really so hopeless, can’t even handle hugging my wife.

894th Floor:

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895th Floor:

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896th Floor:

How far have you guys gone? Did you finish everything except the last step?! No, wait, you haven’t even done the last step, right?!

897th Floor:

Can’t understand, but deeply shaken.

898th Floor:

Laughing so hard, who cares if I’m shaken or not.

899th Floor (OP):

I’ve told you not to overthink it, we’re very pure!! We definitely haven’t taken the final step!! And we haven’t kissed either! Haven’t!!!

900th Floor:

Got it, OP is quite regretful.

901st Floor:

I can sense from that “haven’t” that OP is quite frustrated with themselves.

902nd Floor (OP):

You guys are thinking too much, we’ve retained a bit of innocence. c is going to take a shower, I won’t be able to reply to you in front of him today. See you tomorrow.

903rd Floor:

Someone is shedding tears in the middle of the night emo, while someone is cuddling their wife to sleep.

904th Floor:

OP, are you asleep? I can’t sleep, I’m feeling really sour.

905th Floor:

I’ve trained with a sword on the Kunlun Mountains for ten years, yet this level of pain wants to break me… guard… wuwuwu, I also want to sleep hugging my wife, but I can’t reach him through the screen, can’t reach her—

906th Floor:

Everyone should sleep early, dreams have everything.