Chapter 47
Outside the window, the moonlight was hazy like water, and a small boat was gently swaying in the water.
The water gradually rippled, and the small boat also became a little unstable, drifting and swaying, drifting with the current in this unanchored sea, and unknowingly entered a white and misty maze.
The mist obscured the daylight, and within the field of vision, there was only a dim white, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
The waves gradually became larger, and the small boat was also forced to bear this surge, unable to find support in the boundless waters, and could only sink deeper and deeper into the muddled maze…
The moonlight became more and more bright and clear, and it scattered coldly on the world. The shimmering waves also became deeper and deeper. The surging tide rose, and the fierce movements pushed the small boat towards an unknown direction.
He only felt a flash of light in front of him, and the dim maze was thus broken, and he finally ushered in a long and dazzling dawn.
…
There was only a faint and cold moonlight in the room, which plated the dark room with a layer of shimmering white light.
Xu Qingyan’s eyes were empty as he looked at the air, his body still trembling with a lingering aftertaste.
He had never thought before that one day he would be so bold.
In the room next to his parents, almost like having an affair, he had done such a thing.
Lu Ze was obviously in a good mood. He pulled over two pieces of paper, and after feeling the touch, he paused, and casually threw the paper into the stove. The stove instantly burst into raging flames, illuminating this quiet room, and also allowing them to see each other’s expressions clearly.
Xu Qingyan’s chin went into the blanket. The alcohol had been at work just now, and he had done that kind of thing. When Xu Qingyan thought about it, he felt his ears were hot. How could he be so shameless as to look at Lu Ze?
He only heard Lu Ze laugh in his ear, “…Your clothes are all wet… take them off…”
Hearing this, Xu Qingyan’s face turned red again. Although the feeling of his clothes sticking to his body was indeed uncomfortable, after what had just happened, he was too embarrassed to take off his clothes in front of Lu Ze again.
Seeing that he didn’t speak, Lu Ze said, “If you don’t speak, I’ll take it as you agree?” As he spoke, he started to move. “It’s not good to wear wet clothes overnight… be good…”
Xu Qingyan twisted his body, but in the end, he didn’t struggle much. He held the blanket with a red face, and the moisture in his eyes was even more abundant than the moonlight.
There was a commotion in the bed, and then it slowly quieted down. After the commotion just now, there was not much heat left inside. His bare legs were pressed against the blanket, which was cool and uncomfortable.
At the same time, the source of heat next to him was particularly obvious.
And particularly heart-stirring.
He waited for a moment, but Lu Ze still didn’t hold him in his arms as usual. Instead, he kept a distance, not too close and not too far, and just patted his back. “Go to sleep.”
Xu Qingyan waited for a while and didn’t wait for a while. He really couldn’t stand it anymore and slowly moved closer to him.
The source of heat became clearer and clearer, but the moment he touched Lu Ze’s body, Lu Ze moved to the outside again.
It was late at night, and they had just had such an intimate moment… Xu Qingyan paused, and for a moment, he couldn’t help but feel a little aggrieved.
“Lu Ze,” he called out in a small voice, “I’m a little cold.”
Lu Ze was silent for a moment and then hummed in agreement. “The hot water bottle is at your feet.”
Xu Qingyan bit his lower lip and couldn’t help but feel a little annoyed. He moved closer to him with a large movement, stuck to him firmly, and then raised his hand to hug him tightly. Just as he was about to burrow into his arms, he suddenly felt something and his movements stiffened.
Lu Ze also held his shoulder and said in a low voice, “Don’t move!”
Only then did Xu Qingyan vaguely realize something and suddenly remembered when the two of them were intimate…
He was comfortable, but Lu Ze…
Xu Qingyan’s body was stiff and he didn’t dare to move. Lu Ze was silent for a moment and then let out a sigh of relief, and reassuringly smoothed his back. “Be good, go to sleep.”
The bed was still cold, but Xu Qingyan felt that his whole person was burning.
He shrank in the blanket, leaving only his eyes exposed. He looked up at Lu Ze carefully, then quickly withdrew his gaze.
Both of them had been drinking, and at this moment, they could still faintly smell the alcohol in their breath.
In the silence of the deep night, the sound of Xu Qingyan’s throat rolling was particularly obvious.
He mustered up the courage to move closer to Lu Ze, his voice as small as a mosquito’s. “L-let me help you…”
The room was not very bright, but Xu Qingyan could feel Lu Ze looking at him. He moved with a trembling voice and said, “You’ve already helped me… I also…”
Lu Ze looked at him quietly, his eyes as if they contained the boundless night, deep and dark.
Xu Qingyan only felt that the sound of his heart beating was incomparably clear.
…
The next morning.
They had both been drinking yesterday, and the sun was already out when Xu’s father and mother got up.
Xu’s mother had originally thought that the two children would have to sleep for a while longer, but she was surprised to find Lu Ze drying the quilt in the yard.
Hearing the noise, Lu Ze looked back and took the initiative to greet her, “Auntie.”
Xu’s mother hid the surprise on her face and said, “Why are you up so early?”
Lu Ze: “I’m used to it at the factory. I can’t sleep at this time.”
Xu’s mother glanced at the quilt again. “Why are you drying the quilt? The sun is not very good now.”
Lu Ze was a little embarrassed. “I accidentally spilled water on the quilt when I was drinking water yesterday. I couldn’t dry it with the fire in the middle of the night, so I wanted to take it out to dry.”
Xu’s mother couldn’t help but laugh. “It’s okay. The sun is good today. It can be dried.” She glanced again. “Where’s Yanyan?”
Lu Ze gestured to the kitchen. “He’s boiling water to prepare for cooking.”
Only then was Xu’s mother a little relieved. She quickly washed up and went into the kitchen, and saw her son sitting in front of the stove, lighting a fire, in a daze.
Xu’s mother slapped him on the head. “What are you in a daze for? The water is already boiling.”
“Oh, oh.” Xu Qingyan quickly came back to his senses, got up, and picked up the thermos on the side to start making water.
“It’s the first day of the new year. Why are you so dazed?” Xu’s mother couldn’t help but say.
Xu Qingyan was still a little embarrassed about what had happened last night. Hearing this, he casually found an excuse. “No… maybe it’s because I drank yesterday, and I’m still a little out of it.”
Xu’s mother: “Then your alcohol tolerance is not very good. You should practice more…”
The mother and son were talking and busy. They had dumplings for breakfast, and everyone ate a large plate.
Seeing that Lu Ze was eating with relish, Xu’s mother said, “If you like it, I’ll make more in the next two days. You can take them back. It’s cold now, so they can be stored.”
Hearing this, Lu Ze paused. He looked at Xu Qingyan and told them their plans.
Lu Ze said, “I was thinking that I’ll be busy next year, and Yanyan is also at a critical moment. If I leave him alone, I’ll be a little worried.”
“The factory may not be as comfortable as home, but food and lodging are all provided. You two can live with Yanyan directly then, and you can also take care of each other.”
“The cook is in charge of three meals a day. It may be busier and more tiring on weekdays, but the salary is higher than that of the workshop workers. And you can be with Yanyan. If he wants to eat anything or wants anything, you can also take care of him nearby. That’s why I proposed this idea.”
He saw Xu’s father and mother looking at each other, and then he said, “Of course, I’m just mentioning it. If you two feel that it’s inconvenient, that’s also fine.”
Xu’s mother quickly said, “What’s inconvenient? You can consider these things for us. What else can we say?”
“But…” she hesitated. “Lu Ze, you have to be honest with me, Auntie. Is Auntie’s cooking really good enough? And your uncle… his mobility is inconvenient after all. Don’t think about taking care of us and end up causing you trouble.”
“Whether your cooking is good or not, you’ll know after eating a few meals from the other masters in the factory. As for Uncle, many of the jobs in the factory don’t require much movement. Uncle has the skill of weaving bamboo baskets, so it’s definitely not a problem for him to get started.” Lu Ze said with a smile, “We plan to recruit a batch of people after the New Year. They will all be trained from scratch. It’s not difficult. They can always learn.”
Xu’s father and mother looked at each other. Lu Ze said considerately, “There are still two days. You can think about it slowly. There’s no hurry.”
Xu’s father and mother were actually a little tempted.
They were really worried about Yanyan being outside alone, especially at such a critical moment. In the past, there was no way, but now that there was a way, they definitely wanted to be with their son.
In addition…
There was not much money left at home. Xu’s mother worked in the fields every year, but she couldn’t save much money in a year. When Yanyan went to university, although the state waived the tuition fees, he still had to spend money on food and clothing.
But if they went to the factory, both she and Xu’s father would have a salary, and they could also save money on food and lodging. If they saved a little more, when Yanyan went to university, he would have a little more money on hand.
This child had suffered so much with them. It was time for him to have some happy days.
Xu’s father and mother were hesitant on the surface, but their hearts had already been moved. They were just too embarrassed to directly accept Lu Ze’s obvious kindness.
Lu Ze didn’t say anything more, but just glanced at Xu Qingyan and let the family discuss and make a decision.
There were only three days in the Spring Festival holiday, and Lu Ze, the big boss, was no exception.
Xu’s father and mother hesitated for a day, but in the end, they still agreed. They spent a day packing up all the large and small things in the house, as well as some New Year’s goods. Since it was convenient with a car now, they took everything with them at once.
On the morning of the third day of the new year, the car, filled with people and goods, drove to the city.
The staff dormitory was divided into two types. One was a single dormitory, like the one Xu Qingyan had lived in before, with two people per room. The other was a family dormitory, where a family usually lived together. Now that Xu’s father and mother had come, Xu Qingyan naturally didn’t have to live with others anymore and directly moved into a two-bedroom family dormitory.
But in this way, with Xu’s father and mother watching, Xu Qingyan could not just casually run to Lu Ze’s place.
Because of this, when they parted at night, Xu Qingyan looked at him with a rather reluctant gaze.
Lu Ze didn’t let them see him off, so Xu’s mother let Xu Qingyan go out, which was exactly what he wanted.
The two walked downstairs together and got into the car with great tacit understanding.
Xu Qingyan was a little sullen. “Are you going to be busy in two days?”
Lu Ze said, “The matter over there was arranged early. It will also take some time to get there.”
Xu Qingyan picked at his fingers and pursed his lips, but he didn’t say anything more. He just said, “Then be careful on the road. I heard that there are many swindlers on the train. You must be careful. And, don’t forget to bring your things when you go out. You have to pack your luggage well…”
He chattered on for a long time, and finally looked up at him and said softly, “I’ll miss you.”
Lu Ze looked at him like this, and his heart was so soft that he wanted to carry him wherever he went.
He hugged him and said in a gentle voice, “Don’t worry. If things go smoothly over there, I’ll be back soon. I’ll call you then.” The factory was equipped with a telephone, and Lu Ze didn’t mind using public property for private use at this time.
Xu Qingyan looked up and took the initiative to kiss his lips, which was then gradually deepened by Lu Ze.
The two parted reluctantly. Xu Qingyan watched Lu Ze’s car leave, then slowly went upstairs to help his parents pack.
Two days later, Lu Ze packed his things, explained the factory’s affairs, and then went south with a few people. The night before he left, he even made up a story with Xu Qingyan, saying that he wanted Xu Qingyan to help him pack his things and take him back to stay for a night. He also said that when he was not at home, Qingyan could come over from time to time. There was a radio at home, which was good for learning English, and he could also help him watch the house. Xu’s father and mother just told Xu Qingyan to be polite when he was at someone else’s house and didn’t think much of it.
That night, perhaps because they were going to be separated the next day, Xu Qingyan rarely abandoned his shyness and was extremely proactive. Even his kisses were much more lingering than usual.
It wasn’t until he felt the other person’s stirring that he, with wet eyes, looked at him through the hazy light, and panted in small breaths, “N-no more?”
Lu Ze didn’t think much of it and was about to reach down, but Xu Qingyan held him back, his watery eyes and delicate features were breathtakingly beautiful at this moment.
He said, “N-not this…”
Lu Ze paused.
Xu Qingyan hugged him and stammered in his ear, “I-is there anything else?”
Although Xu Qingyan didn’t know how same-sex couples should be intimate, he also understood that it was definitely not just limited to the previous method.
“I-I don’t really understand.” He said in his ear, in a small voice, “Can you teach me, Gege?”
Fuck.
Lu Ze was going crazy.
