Chapter 47
Zhong Yuxiao had never thought about dating before, but standing on the bridge, crunching on a strawberry tanghulu, was definitely not within the scope of his expected dates.
There were six strawberries on a stick of tanghulu, and Xi Shi ate two whole sticks by himself.
“Should I buy you another one?”
Little Apollo’s eyes darted around, and he said fiercely, “Are you complaining that I eat too much? It’s just two tanghulu, you’re already feeling stingy. You’re a scumbag, I see through you now.”
Zhong Yuxiao: “???”
Zhong Yuxiao was silent for a few seconds, then turned and walked towards the vendor. Xi Shi didn’t stop him, and after a while, he returned carrying a large bouquet of tanghulu, all made of strawberries. He had probably bought out all the strawberry tanghulu from the stall.
Zhong Yuxiao’s face was cold. “Eat, eat them all right now. I’ll watch you finish them all today.”
“…”
Oops, he had gone too far.
Xi Shi held the bouquet of tanghulu, looking awkward. He glanced at Zhong Yuxiao from time to time, not daring to speak.
After the initial excitement wore off, he didn’t feel anything anymore. Zhong Yuxiao was deliberately keeping a straight face, but seeing his cautious look, he almost burst out laughing. “Why are you looking at me? Not enough?”
“…Enough.”
He was going to burst.
Xi Shi offered him a tanghulu. “Do you want one?”
His tone carried a hint of unnoticeable flattery.
Zhong Yuxiao chuckled. “I’m not competing with my little boyfriend for food. I just like watching my little boyfriend eat alone.”
Xi Shi’s knee took another arrow.
In the end, Xi Shi didn’t finish the bouquet of tanghulu. If it were the past, let alone strawberry tanghulu, even if it were made of gold, he would have thrown it away without a second thought. But the situation was different now. This bouquet of tanghulu was a gift from his boyfriend.
Rounding up, this could be considered the first gift he had received from his boyfriend.
It sounded a bit shabby. He used to give his lovers luxury goods, transferring money without blinking. Now he was in an ordinary relationship where they gave each other tanghulu.
It felt a bit special.
Xi Shi savored the word “boyfriend” in his heart, feeling a sweetness he couldn’t quite describe. “Boyfriend, help me eat one.”
Saying so, he forcefully stuffed a tanghulu into Zhong Yuxiao’s hand.
“Apollo, are you acting coquettishly?” Zhong Yuxiao was surprised. From his brief interactions with Xi Shi, he didn’t seem like someone who would act coquettishly.
“I’m not acting coquettishly, this is called making proper use of my boyfriend’s rights.” Xi Shi said righteously. “Because you’re my boyfriend, I’m asking you to help. I wouldn’t even consider anyone else.”
After Zhong Yuxiao, Xi Shi also realized that since they were in a relationship, it would be a waste not to make good use of his boyfriend’s identity.
Zhong Yuxiao was speechless and helped him eat a tanghulu. Xi Shi kept the rest, and when they were having dinner, he specifically asked the waiter for an empty plate to put the tanghulu on.
Zhong Yuxiao couldn’t take it anymore. “Just throw it away if you can’t finish it.”
“No, this was given to me by my boyfriend, I have to cherish it.” Xi Shi protected it carefully. He had a use for this tanghulu.
Zhong Yuxiao chuckled and casually said, “I haven’t seen you cherish your boyfriend that much.”
As soon as he said it, Zhong Yuxiao himself was stunned. They had just met last night, started dating by chance today, and in just a few short hours, they were already comfortably calling each other “boyfriend.”
“How do you want me to cherish you?” Xi Shi curled his lips, his voice low. “Is choosing the textured kind of condom enough?”
The topic suddenly turned adult, and Zhong Yuxiao raised his eyebrows, remembering that little Apollo was also a top. He was sure that when they got into bed, they would have a fight.
Zhong Yuxiao looked up and down at Xi Shi, then suddenly asked, “Have you ever fought before?”
He had practiced martial arts for a few years and was usually not afraid of fighting, but if he encountered someone who was also trained, it would be a 50/50 chance. To ensure nothing went wrong, it was best to know his opponent’s strengths.
If something went wrong, his ass would be on the line.
“I have a lot of experience in bed fights, and I’ll definitely give you a perfect night.” Xi Shi smiled ambiguously.
Zhong Yuxiao felt reassured. He smiled meaningfully. “I believe you’ll give me a perfect night.”
The two had their own plans. After dinner, they agreed to meet at Amore later that night. The reserved booth couldn’t be wasted, and he also needed to put the tanghulu to good use.
Zhong Yuxiao arrived a little late, having been contacted by a teacher at the last minute. He arrived at the bar at ten past nine.
The central booth was much less crowded than before, and Zhong Yuxiao was about to go over when Xu Linfeng pulled him aside. “Night, big news! The top at the central booth has a boyfriend!”
“Oh.”
“Who is this holy figure who managed to win him over, and not as a bed partner, but as a real—”
Zhong Yuxiao shrugged. “What’s so surprising, it’s just a relationship.”
“Someone like him looks like a player, just like you. Who would have thought he would be so pure as to have a relationship?” Xu Linfeng clicked his tongue, then suddenly thought of something, his eyes becoming subtle. “By the way, he bought you a drink last night, how did he get taken so quickly? Are there any men in the KTV gay scene more charming than you?”
Zhong Yuxiao was already a freak of nature. He couldn’t believe there was another one.
Xu Linfeng couldn’t accept it. “I have to find out who this monstrous bottom is.”
“…”
Who the fuck is a monstrous bottom!
Zhong Yuxiao silently rolled his eyes, wondering, “Why are you, a straight man, so interested in the gay scene?”
Xu Linfeng secretly joined gay groups online, and if he hadn’t personally witnessed Xu Linfeng throwing up after being hit on by a man, he would definitely think Xu Linfeng was gay.
“Gays are more fun than us straight men, and gossiping is more fulfilling.”
“…”
He had never heard of someone finding fulfillment in this.
“Fuck, he’s not there!” Xu Linfeng cursed. “Night, can you come out and be my shield?”
“I’m not.”
“How do you know it’s not him?”
“Because his boyfriend is me.”
“So his boyfriend is n…wait, wait, it’s you?!” Xu Linfeng’s eyes widened.
Zhong Yuxiao had never seen him open his eyes so wide before, his eyeballs almost popping out. “Yes, his boyfriend is me.”
“…”
Xu Linfeng was silent for a few seconds, then shook his head. “No, no, you’re definitely lying to me. How could you be his boyfriend? This is a relationship, you, a scumbag who wouldn’t even hold hands, having a relationship with someone? Who would believe that?”
Zhong Yuxiao didn’t bother explaining further and walked directly to the central booth.
Xi Shi was talking to a guy, and as Zhong Yuxiao approached, he saw Xi Shi hand the guy a tanghulu. “My boyfriend bought it for me, have one.”
The tanghulu was almost gone, only one left. It was clear that before he arrived, Xi Shi had already rejected several people this way.
Zhong Yuxiao was both amused and exasperated. “Is this how you cherish it?”
Xi Shi’s face lit up with joy, his eyes noticeably softening. “You’re late.”
They had agreed to meet at nine o’clock sharp.
“I was busy making money to buy my boyfriend tanghulu, so I didn’t finish my assignment and got lectured by my professor.” Zhong Yuxiao glanced at the stunned guy and sighed dramatically. “And my boyfriend gave the tanghulu I bought him to his rival in love, tsk.”
Xi Shi choked, suddenly feeling like he was in the wrong. He silently turned to the guy who had come to hit on him and reached out his hand, his tone apologetic. “I’m sorry, can you give me back the tanghulu?”
The guy: “…”
This turn of events even stunned Zhong Yuxiao.
Xi Shi’s expression was serious. “This is my boyfriend’s deep love for me, I can’t let him down. I need to take this tanghulu home, put it in a safe, and pass it down to future generations.”
Zhong Yuxiao: “…”
That was a bit much.
The guy was so angry he threw the tanghulu back at him, called him “crazy,” and stormed off.
Xi Shi took the tanghulu and raised his chin at Zhong Yuxiao. “Boyfriend, are you satisfied now?”
Zhong Yuxiao rubbed his nose, feeling a little guilty. “You know I was lying, why did you take the tanghulu back?”
“To make you feel what I felt this afternoon when I received the bouquet of tanghulu.” Xi Shi snorted, his eyes darting upwards, his tone arrogant. “Do you know what it feels like to feel guilty now?”
Zhong Yuxiao was speechless.
Little Apollo was so vengeful. Would he go crazy and try to get revenge if he got fucked?
Mm, he was looking forward to it.
The tanghulu that was taken back from the “rival in love” was shared between the two. It had been a few hours, and the sugar coating had melted, so it wasn’t as crispy.
Xi Shi sighed. “Everything in the world can’t withstand the test of time, except for my handsome looks.”
“…”
Zhong Yuxiao didn’t know what expression to make. Having a title was truly a magical thing. After confirming their relationship, little Apollo had become much more unrestrained in front of him, even losing all sense of shame.
“Have you ever been in a relationship before?” Xi Shi asked casually, but he straightened his back, clearly caring about the answer.
Zhong Yuxiao shook his head. “No.”
Xi Shi was relieved. He was also in his first relationship. If Zhong Yuxiao had been in a relationship before, wouldn’t that mean he was at a disadvantage?
“You’re really lucky. You must have saved the galaxy in your past life to meet a top-tier man like me in your first relationship, rich and handsome.”
“What a pity, you have no shame.”
“…”
So bold!
Xi Shi was furious. “How dare you mock your boyfriend? I declare, your experience is downgraded. I’m going to give you a less-than-perfect night.”
“How so? No more textured condoms?” Zhong Yuxiao laughed after he finished speaking.
The more he laughed, the more Xi Shi couldn’t hold back. His lips kept twitching upwards. He said seriously, “I’ll use textured ones, but I’ll turn them inside out. I won’t let you enjoy it. I’m telling you, be good and apologize to your boyfriend, and I’ll…”
“And you’ll what?”
Xi Shi joked, “I’ll wear two! One inside out, one the right way!”
Zhong Yuxiao was shocked. He could do that?
He had learned something new.
Zhong Yuxiao stood up, and Xi Shi asked in confusion, “Where are you going?”
“To buy textured…” His lips moved slightly, and he spit out a suggestive word.
