When Ke Xun saw Mu Yiran, he was no longer dressed in his usual formal attire. His long legs were encased in black trousers, and he wore black leather boots and a jacket.
Ke Xun's eyes lit up as he rushed forward, hugging him tightly, ignoring the sidelong glances from the elderly people returning from grocery shopping in the neighborhood, and forcefully kissed his slightly cool lips.
Suddenly, Grandpa Li's teddy bear rushed out from the corner, stood on its hind legs, and hugged Mu Yiran's slender calves with its front paws, pounding wildly at the sexy leather boots in its arms with a look of ecstasy, its Iron Man suit shaking out a bright, fiery afterimage.
Mu Yiran: "..."
"Zhuge Steel!" Ke Xun roared at it, "Let go of my man! Let me have him."
Mu Yiran: "..."
Zhuge Steel reluctantly released the leather boots and barked twice at Ke Xun.
Ke Xun squatted down and patted the dog's head twice. "I'm leaving now. Remember to miss me."
Zhuge Gangtie licked his hand, his dark eyes looking at him.
"Let's go." Mu Yiran stood beside him, watched him quietly for a while, then reached out and shook his shoulder. "The car is parked outside the complex."
Ke Xun stood up and walked out with Mu Yiran, his gaze sweeping over the familiar plants and trees.
Suddenly, something stirred within him. He looked up and gazed at the thirteenth-floor entrance of the building behind them.
This time, the window was tightly closed, the black frame and gray curtains concealing a face that seemed almost human, standing vaguely behind the window, watching him intently, motionless, like a glass-framed portrait.
Ke Xun raised his hand and waved towards the window.
Suddenly, a hand appeared inside, taking down a white T-shirt with a leaden gray face printed on it from the wall.
Ke Xun chuckled.
Damn, this guy's T-shirt has been hanging there for half a year. How lazy is he?
Walking out of the community gate, bidding farewell to the hustle and bustle of life, Ke Xun didn't look back.
Mu Yiran's two SUVs were parked in the roadside parking spaces; one was driven by him, and the other by his assistant. Ke Xun
finally met the legendary big shot's assistant, a chubby, amiable-looking man who shook hands with Ke Xun, his eyes filled with the kind of benevolent look of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.
"What about your assistant?" Ke Xun sat in the passenger seat of Mu Yiran's car, throwing his luggage into the trunk. The trunk was filled with several boxes, seemingly equipment Mu Yiran had brought, but Ke Xun didn't immediately ask what was inside.
"Given that you and Weidong don't drive often," Mu Yiran started the car, his assistant's car following closely behind, and they drove onto the street together, "He'll be driving that car until we meet up with Shaoling, then we'll hand it over to him, and he'll fly back."
"Having the two bosses as our drivers makes me feel really cool," Ke Xun said with a grin, nestled in his leather seat.
When they picked him up outside Weidong's apartment complex, Weidong was completely stunned: "Holy crap—this is—Knight XV? Knight XV!"
Ke Xun: "Speak like a human."
Weidong: "Knight XV! An armored vehicle among off-road vehicles! You know Hummers, right? Expensive, right? Awesome, right? Compared to the Knight XV, it's child's play. One of these cars costs tens of millions in China! The key is its super cool design! Look, look! It's like a little tank! This—didn't you cause a traffic jam or a crowd driving around?!"
Ke Xun: "…I…" Men don't flaunt their wealth easily, but when they do, no one can stop them... I feel like a gigolo who's hooked up with a rich guy..."
Wei Dong: "Come on, your face isn't even as white as your ass."
Ke Xun: "Damn, you can't say things like that. Look, the big boss is glaring at you. For your safety, you should go ride in the assistant's car."
Wei Dong: "...Damn it, if you don't want me to be a third wheel, just say so. I can't be bothered to watch you two flirting. I'm going to sleep in the car. I didn't sleep a wink last night."
As for why he didn't sleep a wink, they both knew the answer.
In fact, when Ke Xun first saw him, he noticed the bloodshot eyes, the still-swollen eyelids, and the hoarse voice.
As they drove onto the highway, Ke Xun stared blankly at the scenery rushing past the car window. Mu Yiran glanced at him, then looked back at the road ahead, saying casually, "Open the storage box in front; there's something for you."
"Oh? What is it?" Ke Xun opened it as instructed, finding a small, light brown goatskin-wrapped square box secured with chestnut-colored leather buttons—exquisitely crafted.
Unfastening the buttons and lifting the lid, he saw twelve small platinum-gold square boxes neatly set within twelve small, black lacquered wooden compartments. Each box lid bore the words "C&M" in beautiful cursive English.
Corgi and Mooney.
Ke Xun picked up one of the small boxes and carefully opened the lid. The bottom was lined with handmade red silk, and on top was a small, warm gold silk pouch with a ribbon. Untying the ribbon and opening the pouch, he found a perfectly round truffle chocolate inside.
"Ah? Ah! Ah—" Ke Xun stared, his eyes wide with wonder.
"Happy Valentine's Day." Mu Yiran's gaze remained fixed ahead, but a gentle smile curved his lips, his voice even softer and gentler.
Ke Xun raised a hand to shield his eyes, remaining silent for a long time.
Mu Yiran raised an eyebrow, glancing at him, noticing his chest and shoulders rising and falling slightly with his heavy breathing.
After a while, he lowered his hand, grinning mischievously, and said, "If you weren't driving, I would definitely lure you into the back seat and have a good time in the car."
Mu Yiran held the steering wheel steadily, his gaze fixed on the cold sky at the end of the road, not acknowledging the slightly hoarse tone in his voice that he was trying to conceal.
"What should I do? I've been so busy being scared and packing these past few days that I completely forgot it's Valentine's Day and didn't prepare any gifts for you," Ke Xun said, feigning distress. "Looks like I'll have to offer myself as a gift. You can enjoy yourself tonight, and I promise to cooperate fully. You can choose whatever position you want, okay?"
Mu Yiran ignored him.
Ke Xun smiled and turned back, looking down at the box of chocolates in his hand. His lowered eyelids concealed all his sadness and regret.
Such a good lover, such a good relationship, yet they had to face such a cruel and terrible fate.
Never before had Ke Xun felt so desperately, so intensely, so desperately, wanting to live on, wanting to live on with him, fighting to the death.
He hastily wiped his face, picked up the chocolate, put it in his own mouth first, and then peeled another one and put it in Mu Yiran's mouth.
Mu Yiran had bought him the chocolates, of course, hoping he would taste them first.
"They're especially delicious," Ke Xun said.
"Hmm." Mu Yiran released his right hand from the steering wheel and reached over to ruffle his hair.
Ke Xun ate one, still wanting more, then took another. After thinking for a moment, he bit off half, held the remaining half in his hand, and with his other hand took out his phone, snapped a picture of it along with the packaging box on his lap, and posted it to the "Jinhua Lun" group.
Corgi: The road ahead is long, I can't sleep, and when I'm bored, I just want to casually show off my relationship.
Corgi: [Photo]
Corgi: Valentine's Day chocolates my boyfriend gave me. emmm…how to say it…I'm just so happy. [Smile/wx]
ZHW: …
Springtime: …
Ximen Wuyou
: …Sword-hearted Qin Xin:
…Wenxin Group Shaoling: …
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: …
Weifeng·Mang: …Ke Gouzi, can I fuck your grandpa ten thousand times?! Such a smug person doing things?! It's making me so angry I want to turn gay.
Springtime: ...
Ximen Wuyou: ...
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: ...
Rain Clears Autumn Light: Xiao Ke, you absolutely mustn't feed chocolate to dogs. For dogs, chocolate is like a deadly poison. And even if you don't like dogs, don't mistreat them. Just keep your distance. You're a very good young man, I believe you're just joking, right?
Corgi: ...
ZHW: ...
Springtime: ...
Wei Feng·Mang: ...
Ximen Wuyou
: ... Jian Dan Qin Xin: ...
Wen Xin Group Shao Ling: ...
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: ...
Rain Clears Autumn Light: [Question]?
Springtime:)))26"
Springtime: Hahahaha
Rain Clears Autumn Light: Oh! So that's what it means. Sorry, I misunderstood. Hehe, I've made everyone laugh. It seems I'm getting old and don't quite understand the popular slang of you young people anymore, hehe.
Ximen Wuyou: Uncle Hua, you're so cute~
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: Brother, this chocolate looks like La Madeline au Truffe!
Corgi: Holy crap, I admire you! You typed such a long string of English words so smoothly, or were you just guessing?
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: Bro, even if I couldn't type such a complicated word, I would look it up first and then copy it... This really looks like one of those truffle chocolates. The one you bit into looks like a real black truffle inside.
Corgi: Yeah, it is. What's wrong with this kind of chocolate?
Little Radish Pulling White Rabbit: ...My brother-in-law really doesn't hold back at crucial moments. One of these chocolates costs nearly 1,800 RMB, and judging from the packaging, it must be custom-made, one of a kind in the world. The price is probably even higher. Corgi
: !!! !!! !!!
!!! !!! Wei Feng·Mang: -- !!! !!! !!! Holy crap!! Xun-ge! Leave one for me! I've never eaten chocolate costing more than 50 RMB in my life! Xun-ge, I'm kneeling before you! Please, please give me one, even half! I want to broaden my horizons and eat a chocolate worth 1800 yuan in one bite! [This dad, please accept my kneeling.jpg]
Ximen Wuyou: !!!!!!!!! Is it too late for me to find a rich guy now?!!!! Or should I get a sex change operation and try to compete with Ke'er for the title of Boss Mu?
Corgi: ...
Ke Xun put away the chocolate box, nestled in his chair with a smile, and looked at the gradually turning blue sky in front of him.
When it got dark, the four of them checked into a local hotel and booked two rooms. Wei Dong held the chocolate worth 1800 yuan that Ke Xun had given him in both hands and went to a room with his assistant, feeling satisfied.
After entering the room, Ke Xun threw his backpack on the sofa, turned around and hugged Mu Yiran, pulling him down onto the bed. After
pressing down on her boyfriend and kissing and nibbling for a while, she let him up and walked towards the bathroom while taking off her clothes: "I'm going to take a shower, do you want to come with me?" Mu Yiran sat on the edge of the bed wiping the drool from her face. "
It's cold, let's not linger in the bathroom. Let's finish washing and come out as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll go first."
The shower water gushed for a while, and Ke Xun suddenly poked his head out from inside the door. "Yiran, I forgot to find my change of underwear. Could you help me find it? It's in my backpack, in that inner pocket. Thanks, darling!" After saying that
, he closed the door again, the shower water continuing to gurgle.
Mu Yiran opened his backpack, which contained his ID holder and other important items that he needed to carry with him at all times. Unzipping a compartment, the first thing that caught his eye was a frosted paper box, the color of rice paper. A serene blue ribbon was tied to the box, and tucked in the ribbon was a white card with gold trim, on which was written something.
Mu Yiran was slightly taken aback, took out the card, and saw that it read:
"Happy Valentine's Day, Brother Mu~"
Mu Yiran's eyes shimmered, gradually turning into a gentle sea, and he lowered his eyelids, gently curving his lips.
Yes, how could this kid forget?
A carefree and unreliable person, yet more delicate and serious than anyone else when it comes to feelings.
"Little Mu," was what he called him after they first met and exchanged names. At that time, he never imagined that one day he and this carefree, roguish young man would become lovers.
Life is unpredictable, and he was a gift from heaven, an unexpected destiny.
Opening the box, the bottom was lined with the same tranquil blue silk, and on the silk, a small, exquisite platinum pendant with a "C" in cursive script lay cleanly and quietly in its recess.
He probably had a matching "M" pendant himself.
Corgi and Mooney.
In life and death, together.
Author's Note:
Yi Ran: One of these twelve chocolates contains the engagement ring I gave you. Did you find it?
Ke Xun: Huh? No, I ate them all and didn't find a ring in any of them!
...
Wei Dong, dead.
Cause of death: swallowing gold.