My Arranged Marriage Partner Has Two Faces 26

Chapter 26

Their lips parted, and Zhong Yuxiao leaned back slightly.

Xi Shi’s mouth was moist, the taste of alcohol lingering on his tongue, the aftertaste long and lingering. It wasn’t the same alcohol he had tonight, but it tasted better, sweet, as if sugar had been added.

It made him want another taste.

Zhong Yuxiao licked his lips and apologized perfunctorily. “I seem to have bitten your lip, sorry.”

His words were polite, but his face showed no remorse.

“Seems like it was quite effective.”

“Huh?”

Xi Shi was still dazed. His mind had short-circuited just now, he even forgot to breathe, his face flushed, his chest filled with hot pants, even his eyes were slightly teary.

His already delicate features looked even more captivating under the bar’s specially adjusted lighting.

Zhong Yuxiao’s eyes darkened. He cupped Xi Shi’s face, his thumb gently caressing his moist lips, his movements tender and careful, intimate as if they were a loving couple.

Swollen.

Swollen from his kiss.

During the kiss, Xi Shi lost all initiative, as docile as a gentle kitten, letting himself be manipulated, even exposing his vulnerable abdomen.

Only he had seen this side of Xi Shi.

Zhong Yuxiao’s possessiveness was greatly satisfied. He was pleased by Xi Shi’s hidden side, his throat bobbing, a smile playing on his lips. “You didn’t faint.”

You Jiayu, squatting in the corner, slapped his thigh and whispered in confusion, “Strange, are phobias person-specific?”

“What phobia?”

“Xi Shi’s…”

You Jiayu suddenly realized and pushed away Xu Linfeng’s curious face. “None of your business.”

Xu Linfeng was not convinced. “Night and I are good friends, his business is my business.”

He was Zhong Yuxiao’s friend, You Jiayu was Xi Shi’s friend, they were both friends of the couple. Zhong Yuxiao was polite to You Jiayu, but Xi Shi’s attitude towards him wasn’t very good.

He had just sarcastically called him brainless!

Xu Linfeng felt wronged and unconvinced. He wanted to claim his rights as a friend. “If you don’t tell me, I’ll go complain to Night, tell him you know Xi Shi’s little secret.”

“…”

“Night has a bad temper. You cheated on him, he’ll definitely beat you to death.”

Hey, hey, hey, how did it become him cheating on Zhong Yuxiao?

He couldn’t say that.

You Jiayu quickly covered his mouth and made up an excuse. “There’s no secret. It’s just that Xi Shi likes to smash things when he’s angry. He didn’t smash anything this time, so I’m a bit surprised.”

Xu Linfeng slapped his hand away, speechless. “That’s considered a phobia?”

Just smashing things, he thought Xi Shi had some unspeakable hidden illness.

If he broke it, he could pay for it. Chenxi International was a listed company, and Xi Shi’s net worth was conservatively estimated to be in the billions. Even if he smashed the entire street, he could afford to compensate.

Handsome and rich, why did Xi Shi have all the good things in the world?

“How long have you known Zhong Er?”

“More than ten years, but we only became close five or six years ago.”

You Jiayu calculated the time. Five or six years, about the same time Zhong Yuxiao spent abroad. “So you know him very well?”

“Of course.” When it came to understanding Zhong Yuxiao, he was second to none. Xu Linfeng glared at him. “What, do you want to know about him?”

You Jiayu nodded.

He wasn’t interested in Zhong Yuxiao, but he was interested in the person Xi Shi liked. Judging from Xi Shi’s attentiveness towards Zhong Yuxiao, they would inevitably interact in the future.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. You Jiayu decided to prepare in advance. “Has Zhong Er ever liked anyone before?”

“He has had many bed partners, but as for liking…”

Zhong Yuxiao never tried to please anyone, not even pretending with his bed partners. Almost everyone who had hooked up with him described him with one word – coldhearted.

He seemed incapable of love.

Xu Linfeng changed the subject. “That’s Night’s private matter. If you’re curious, why don’t you ask him directly?”

You Jiayu: “…”

“I know you want to help Xi Shi gather information, but this is between the two of them. The emperor isn’t in a hurry, why is the eunuch?”

Xu Linfeng was used to speaking freely abroad and didn’t realize the ambiguity in his words. He patted You Jiayu’s shoulder, offering sincere advice. “Don’t get too close to Xi Shi.”

Although Zhong Yuxiao was coldhearted, he was extremely possessive. Whether it was an object or a person, when he was interested, he wouldn’t let anyone else touch it.

Now, Zhong Yuxiao was very interested in Xi Shi, far more so than before.

“Especially in front of Night.”

You Jiayu was noncommittal, nodding towards the second floor of the bar. “The owner is in his office, you can go pay the bill.”

The topic changed too quickly. Xu Linfeng was stunned for two seconds before realizing, frowning. “Pay what bill?”

“The pile of smashed alcohol on the floor, and the cost of clearing the bar.” You Jiayu imitated his previous action and patted his shoulder. “Sometimes, even if the emperor isn’t in a hurry, the eunuch should take the initiative to share his worries. Since you’re Zhong Er’s good friend, go and pay the bill.”

Xu Linfeng was shocked. “Xi Shi was the one who smashed the bottles, and I didn’t ask them to clear the bar.”

He didn’t mind spending some money. He and Zhong Yuxiao often fought over the bill when they went out, but tonight’s incident had nothing to do with him, why should he be the scapegoat?

“Then who brought Zhong Er here? And who arranged the dancers for him?”

“…”

Xu Linfeng dejectedly went to pay the bill.

You Jiayu finally felt satisfied. He thought for a moment and shouted from afar, “Are you done kissing? Did anyone faint? If you need me to call an ambulance, just say the word, I’m here.”

He wasn’t a eunuch; he was at least Xi Shi’s trusted advisor!

Xi Shi: “…”

You’re a fucking menace, always bringing up sensitive topics!

In this situation, if he didn’t faint, it would be difficult to end things.

Xi Shi wailed inwardly. This was so frustrating! The therapist’s diagnosis couldn’t be wrong. He had experimented before, he couldn’t even stand a slight touch of lips, so why was he fine with Zhong Yuxiao?

Was Zhong Yuxiao not a normal person, did he have poison on his lips?

Tsk tsk, no wonder his words were so venomous.

Zhong Yuxiao chuckled and asked considerately, “Should I call an ambulance?”

Xi Shi: “…”

Fuck.

He had just boasted to You Jiayu, and now admitting that Zhong Yuxiao was different was worse than just fainting. This wasn’t even the biggest problem; the real problem was Zhong Yuxiao.

They had actually kissed!

Kissed, kissed… Why did Zhong Yuxiao kiss him?

To try it.

Try what? Try if he was lying?

He didn’t faint, which meant he wasn’t “mouthsick,” which meant he had lied.

Xi Shi had a headache.

But kissing felt good.

It’s just that his legs were a bit weak, and his head was dizzy, like he was drunk, a bit embarrassing.

Next time they kissed, he had to take the lead, so Zhong Yuxiao would be the embarrassed one.

Xi Shi planned in his mind. The most urgent task was to resolve the current awkward situation.

His mind, which had been frozen for a long time, resumed functioning, coming up with a solution in just two seconds. Xi Shi closed his eyes and trembled. “Oh no, I, I, I think I’m going to faint.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he collapsed into Zhong Yuxiao’s arms.

You Jiayu was standing further away, and seeing him throw himself into Zhong Yuxiao’s arms, no, seeing him faint, he quickly ran over.

“Oh dear, oh dear, it’s over, it’s over, he must have been overstimulated, we have to take him to the hospital immediately.” He reached out to pull Xi Shi up. “Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to him.”

In a corner Zhong Yuxiao couldn’t see, Xi Shi silently gave him an “OK” sign.

As expected of brothers, they had a tacit understanding.

“I’ll take him.”

Zhong Yuxiao put his arm around Xi Shi’s shoulder, his other hand scooping under his knees, easily lifting him horizontally. “Thank you for your kindness, but Xi Shi is my legal partner now, so I’ll take care of him.”

“It’s no trouble, it’s what I should do.” You Jiayu tried to argue.

“But I find it troublesome.”

Zhong Yuxiao’s eyes were sharp.

You Jiayu froze, suddenly remembering Xu Linfeng’s warning.

Xi Shi was over 1.8 meters tall and weighed at least 140 to 150 pounds. Zhong Yuxiao carried him effortlessly, his steps light, and quickly left the bar.

Zhong Yuxiao hailed a taxi, helped Xi Shi into the back seat, and when the driver asked for the destination, Zhong Yuxiao didn’t say “hospital,” but gave his home address.

Fuck, could it be that Zhong Yuxiao had discovered he was faking it?

It was all You Jiayu’s fault, how could he let Zhong Yuxiao take him away? Xi Shi cursed inwardly.

What brother, unreliable bastard!

Xi Shi was apprehensive, but the awkward situation he imagined didn’t happen. Zhong Yuxiao didn’t say a word along the way and carried him upstairs obediently after they got home.

Could it be that Zhong Yuxiao hadn’t noticed?

Xi Shi was relieved, but just then, he felt a warm breath against his ear.

“It’s good that you fainted.”

Zhong Yuxiao’s low chuckle was like a devil’s whisper, suggestive and wicked. “Makes it easier for me to fuck you.”