Wen Linyu slept soundly. Without those annoying presences, even the air seemed fresher. The soft bed was so comfortable he didn’t want to wake up.
And so he didn’t, sleeping until dusk, a faint tickling sensation on his face finally rousing him.
He opened his eyes to see Gu Chi retracting his hand.
Gu Chi looked away, then back at him: “Wen Linyu, you slept for a long time.”
Wen Linyu sat up, yawning, and asked lazily: “How long?”
Gu Chi held up three fingers.
Wen Linyu checked his phone, surprised. He had slept for three days. Thankfully, there was nothing urgent requiring his attention.
Well, not quite.
He looked at Gu Chi, realizing the underlying meaning of his words. He wasn’t complaining about him oversleeping, but rather expressing his own boredom.
“What were you doing just now?” Wen Linyu asked.
Gu Chi: “Nothing!”
“Tsk, tsk, acting like he did something scandalous, but he didn’t even dare touch him. Useless!”
“Tsk, it’s just touching an eyelash, not stealing a kiss!”
Two voices echoed in Wen Linyu and Gu Chi’s minds respectively.
Wen Linyu understood. Gu Chi was annoyed.
He snapped at the captive expert: “Who allowed you to watch?!”
The expert protested: “I wasn’t watching! Your thoughts are so loud, it’s hard to ignore them!”
Like little fans, fluttering with every touch, so cute, so soft, I want to… He really didn’t want to hear it!
Being kidnapped was bad enough, and now he had to endure this!
“And what are you so afraid of? Just go for it!”
“Go for what?” Gu Chi didn’t understand.
The expert sighed, exasperated. This newbie was hard to teach. “Kiss him! And tell him he smells nice!”
“Get out!” Gu Chi yelled. “Shameless!”
Expert: “???” Fine, go play your innocent romance games!
The expert was gone, but Gu Chi’s gaze lingered on Wen Linyu’s lips. He had missed his chance. And he had already kissed him on the mountaintop, only to be pushed away. He didn’t want a repeat of that.
He wasn’t sure if it was because Wen Linyu hadn’t known who he was back then, but he was hesitant, afraid of being rejected again, of seeing disgust in Wen Linyu’s eyes.
998, observing Gu Chi’s every move, saw his gaze and couldn’t resist another taunt: “Pfft! All bark and no bite, what a loser!”
Wen Linyu pretended not to hear, calmly getting out of bed to wash up.
After a good night’s sleep, he felt refreshed. Watching the sunset and the stars appearing in the night sky, he felt a sense of peace he had never experienced before.
Standing under the vast, beautiful expanse of stars, with the most important person by his side, he finally appreciated their beauty, each tiny, sparkling star unique and irreplaceable.
Unlike before, when he had only seen darkness, the extinguishing of lights.
His life had a new beginning, a future to look forward to.
It was wonderful.
He smiled. He seemed to be in a particularly good mood today. Gu Chi, captivated by his smile, was startled when Wen Linyu turned to him: “Gu Chi.”
“Hmm?” He responded, then realized Wen Linyu had addressed him by his name, not as “Teacher.” He met his gaze.
Those star-filled eyes, so beautiful, so captivating.
The starlight drew closer.
Wen Linyu’s warm breath brushed against his face, his smile widening, then, unexpectedly, his lips touched his.
“Thank you for coming. I’m happy,” he whispered.
Gu Chi froze, his heart pounding, his lips tingling, a sweet warmth spreading through him.
This was completely different from the brief, tasteless kiss on the mountaintop.
“Holy shit! He took the initiative! Are you even trying?!”
A voice yelled in his mind. He was watching, wasn’t he? That damn scammer!
Another voice, closer, mocked: “Seriously, the host had to take the lead! This guy is so clueless! Don’t tell me he needs the host to teach him how to…”
Who was that? The voice sounded familiar.
But that wasn’t important. What mattered was that Wen Linyu had just kissed him!
His mind finally caught up. Seeing Wen Linyu’s trembling eyelashes, he pulled him closer before he could pull away, returning the kiss, this time deeper, more meaningful.
Inexperienced, he followed his instincts, licking and nipping like a puppy. Wen Linyu’s ears burned at the sound. As expected, he had to guide his teacher, showing him how to kiss properly.
Gu Chi, finally getting the hang of it, didn’t release him for a long time.
When they finally parted, Wen Linyu’s face was flushed, his eyes slightly glazed, a little breathless. Thankfully, his cultivation had enhanced his physical resilience.
Gu Chi, remembering the expert’s advice, managed to say: “You smell nice. And sweet.”
Wen Linyu pushed him away, not forcefully, but with a gentle, playful shove.
Like a cat. So cute that Gu Chi wanted to kiss him again.
They still didn’t sleep together that night.
This time, it was the expert’s suggestion. Gu Chi glared at him. He had just learned how to kiss, and like any newbie, he was eager to practice with his Wen Linyu.
The expert was serious: “That look won’t work on me. Your technique is terrible. You need to study, or he’ll definitely be disgusted.”
Gu Chi narrowed his eyes threateningly: “Say that again?”
The aura of death returned. The expert stammered, but his resolve remained firm: “From my observation, you’re completely clueless in that area. You don’t want your first night to end in a bloodbath, do you? You might be traumatized. This is important!”
“What bloodbath?” Gu Chi didn’t understand the connection between kissing and injury.
The expert stared at him, speechless. This guy hadn’t even learned the basics? He had truly encountered a newbie!
He advised Gu Chi to study, to learn the basics. Did he expect his partner to take the lead in everything? Inexperience could lead to injuries, and both of them would suffer.
The expert had seen too many relationships fall apart due to incompatibility in the bedroom.
Prevention was key! He didn’t want to be blamed for any future disasters!
Gu Chi was confused. He missed his butler, who would understand his needs without requiring a detailed explanation.
This was so troublesome.
But the scammer sounded serious, so he took the advice seriously. He had finally kissed Wen Linyu, and he didn’t want to ruin it.
What kind of “technique” was he talking about? Were there specific moves for romance?
He searched for the books the expert had mentioned and began reading.
He was shocked, wave after wave of revelations washing over him.
His previous confusion about certain bodily reactions now had names, explanations, and solutions. He finally understood that the so-called “dual cultivation” wasn’t just about touching and feeling, there were many subsequent steps.
He closed his eyes, not wanting to recall his foolish assumptions. He had actually believed their first night together had been dual cultivation.
He regretted not bringing his butler, who would have prevented all these misunderstandings!
“Who’s the butler?” the expert asked. He had heard Gu Chi mention him several times. Was this a love triangle situation? Butlers were popular these days.
Gu Chi’s voice was cold: “None of your business. Just do your job.”
The expert rolled his eyes. A heartless man, using people and discarding them!
Armed with a head full of theoretical knowledge, Gu Chi, following the expert’s instructions, appeared before Wen Linyu wearing a light-colored shirt with the top button undone.
His exposed throat bobbed enticingly as he spoke and moved.
Wen Linyu stared, then quickly looked away, focusing on a map when Gu Chi asked what was wrong.
They were going tide pooling and fishing today. Wen Linyu had seen videos online and was intrigued. He needed to check the location and tide times.
They left early that morning, opting for ordinary transportation instead of using their abilities.
They weren’t in a hurry. If there were any delays, they could stop to admire the scenery, sample local delicacies, or buy souvenirs.
This leisurely pace was relaxing, allowing them to appreciate the journey, filling their memories with joy.
Gu Chi would have previously dismissed such activities as pointless, but now, he considered it a romantic date.
Pointless because he had been alone and bored, with nothing to do, but now, it was different.
He didn’t understand why the same activity felt so different when done with Wen Linyu. The outcome was the same.
Even looking at the same sky felt different.
The expert, legs crossed, declared: “That’s love!”
After more than a day of travel, they arrived at a small island overseas. The island, not a popular tourist destination, was pristine and offered abundant marine life, perfect for tide pooling and fishing.
Popular tourist areas often had many restrictions.
Of course, such restrictions didn’t apply to them.
They took a hotel shuttle and checked in, the bellhop carrying their luggage to their room.
Gu Chi surveyed the room, which was clean and spacious, although the decor was slightly gaudy, with many floral decorations. He turned to Wen Linyu: “I’ll take the next room?”
Wen Linyu looked at him, then replied after a moment of silence: “I only booked one room. Do you want the next room?”
Before Gu Chi could answer, both the expert and 998 yelled: “If you say yes, you’ll be sleeping alone forever!”
