Yu Hanjiang said he was going to take him somewhere else. Xiao Lou was very curious, but he didn't pry. He stayed comfortably in the passenger seat and sent a WeChat message to the "family" group chat: "Dad, Mom, I've decided not to stay at the school as a teacher. I just reported to the Police Station today; I'll be a Forensic Doctor from now on."
His parents were clearly surprised by his sudden change of mind, but Xiao Lou's parents never interfered with his choices.
Upon seeing the message, Mr. Xiao said very seriously, "Choosing a job is your own business. Now that you've thought it through, then do your best. Being a Forensic Doctor is also a good option; you can put your knowledge to practical use."
The mother asked worriedly, "So, will you be going to crime scenes and examining bodies all the time?"
Xiao Lou replied, "Yes."
Ms. Xiao immediately became worried, "This job is too hard, and it's hard to find a partner, isn't it? Have you really thought this through? Isn't being a teacher at school good enough?"
Xiao Lou glanced at Yu Hanjiang and quickly typed a reply: "Mom, don't worry, I already have a boyfriend."
Xiao's mother "really"
Then came an emoji: "I'm not well-educated, so don't try to fool me."
Mom's pretty trendy; she's downloaded a whole bunch of emojis on WeChat. Xiao Lou suppressed a laugh and typed, "I'm not kidding, it's true." Then she glanced at Yu Hanjiang again. The man was driving intently, his profile was handsome from every angle. Her taste was indeed good; her parents would probably like Yu Hanjiang, after all, his height, appearance, personality, and character were all impeccable.
Thinking of this, Xiao Lou added, "He's exceptionally talented and treats me very well, so Mom and Dad can rest assured."
Noticing Xiao Lou looking at him, Yu Hanjiang turned around in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Lou's cheeks flushed, and he explained, "My mom was worried that I wouldn't be able to find a partner after becoming a Forensic Doctor, so I told her that I already have a boyfriend."
Yu Hanjiang nodded. "Yes, it's right to inform them in advance, so they can be mentally prepared." He paused, then added, "I've already informed them. Our parents know about our relationship first; as for the colleagues at the Police Station..."
" It's probably best not to disclose this to the police station yet. If people know we're a couple, they might think our relationship is affecting our judgment of the case. Even if you agree with me, it won't convince everyone. Honestly, our work involves criminal cases, so we need to be more meticulous. What do you think?"
"I think so too." Yu Hanjiang especially liked the way Xiao Lou spoke earnestly, especially when he was being looked at by those clear eyes. Yu Hanjiang couldn't help but feel that whatever he said was right.
Therefore, they must set aside personal feelings when working to avoid influencing each other's judgment of objective facts. Yu Hanjiang believes he can maintain rationality in this regard, and so can Xiao Lou.
During work, focus solely on the case, treat each other as partners, and don't easily change your own approach based on the other's opinions. After get off work, go home together and interact as lovers—this is the best state of life for two people.
Half an hour later, Yu Hanjiang drove the car into the underground parking garage. "We're here."
Looking around, Xiao Lou asked in confusion, "Is this a residential area?"
Yu Hanjiang parked the car, walked over and opened the door. Xiao Lou got out of the car with him. Yu Hanjiang explained in a low voice, "My grandfather left me a house when he passed away. I just finished renovating it two years ago. I happened to have some free time today, so I brought you to see it."
Xiao Lou paused, recalling how she had mentioned a few days ago when Yu Hanjiang drove her home that she wouldn't buy a house for another two years and was currently renting. Now, he was suddenly showing her his house—did Yu Hanjiang want her to move in with him?
Thinking of this, Xiao Lou's heart suddenly raced, and she couldn't help but ask, "Why did you bring me to your place?"
Yu Hanjiang said with an honest expression, "You're wasting money renting a place, and it's too far from the police station, making it inconvenient for commuting. I was thinking, why don't you move in with me? The place is empty anyway, and we can look after each other if we live together."
This logic was simply irrefutable. Xiao Lou also felt that if he refused again, it would seem too hypocritical. After all, couples can't always be holding hands, and it was also true that his place was too far from his workplace; Yu Hanjiang's place was only a half-hour drive from the Police Station, which was clearly more convenient.
Xiao Lou hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then, let's go take a look first."
Yu Hanjiang's lips curled up slightly, and he naturally took Xiao Lou's hand and took the elevator upstairs.
Because all the elders in the family are former military or police personnel, they have high requirements for their living environment. This community has excellent security and provides the best protection for its residents. The two did not see a single person while taking the elevator upstairs.
Xiao Lou's heart was racing; she felt that being taken home by her boyfriend seemed to carry an unspoken ambiguity.
The elevator stopped on the 20th floor. Yu Hanjiang led Xiao Lou to the door, unlocked it with his fingerprint, and also registered Xiao Lou's fingerprint at the door. "From now on, you are also the owner of this house. Register your fingerprint so you can come home anytime."
Xiao Lou stood frozen in place like a robot, letting Yu Hanjiang manipulate his fingers.
He was still not quite used to barging into Yu Hanjiang's life like this, and even wanting to take over Yu Hanjiang's territory. The fingerprinting represented Yu Hanjiang's complete psychological acceptance of Xiao Lou as his lover.
After recording, Yu Hanjiang released Xiao Lou and said, "Let's see if it opens."
Xiao Lou placed his thumb on it, and with a beep, the door opened.
The entryway light was right next to the door. Yu Hanjiang pressed the button, and soft light streamed down, adding a touch of warmth.
Yu Hanjiang bent down to help Xiao
As Xiao Lou changed into her slippers, she finally snapped out of her daze, her cheeks burning. "I can do it myself," she said. But Yu Hanjiang was too quick; in the blink of an eye, he had helped Xiao Lou change into her slippers. Only then did Xiao Lou realize that their shoes were actually matching couple shoes: Yu Hanjiang's were dark blue, and Xiao Lou's were light blue.
Xiao Lou's heart was pounding. This house wasn't a den of dragons or tigers, but he just couldn't control his nervousness.
Yu Hanjiang led him into the house and closed the door.
All the lights in the room were turned on. Yu Hanjiang looked around, touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, and said, "I hired a decoration company to design the house. If you don't like these pieces of furniture, we can change them."
Xiao Lou glanced around and saw that the living room and dining room did indeed have gray floors and furniture, making them appear slightly cold. However, there were several fluffy beige cushions on the sofa, fresh flowers on the dining table, and several distinctive oil paintings hanging on the walls. These small items added a lot of warmth to the home.
Xiao Lou also really liked the throw pillows on the sofa. He looked at Yu Hanjiang and praised, "Simple, elegant, neat and clean. The furniture you chose is all good. There's no need to change it."
Yu Hanjiang finally felt relieved and said with a slight sigh of relief, "Come on, let's take a walk around."
As he spoke, he took Xiao Lou's hand and led him around the house. Xiao Lou quickly realized that it was a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment with a well-designed, square layout that made the most of every inch of space. However, of the three bedrooms, one was a study, one a gym, and only one was furnished as the master bedroom.
Upon arriving at the bedroom door, Xiao Lou saw the large bed, over two meters wide, and the brand-new beige cotton bedding. Her heart skipped a beat. "You...you only have one bedroom in this house?"
Yu Hanjiang said matter-of-factly, "Yes, I like working out, so I converted a room into a gym."
Xiao Lou ""
That means if I move in with him, I'll not only have to live together, but also share a bed.
But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. After all, they're in a relationship, so of course they should sleep together if they're living together. They're not roommates; would they sleep in separate rooms?
Xiao Lou's face gradually flushed, reaching his ears. Although he was not young, he had never slept in the same bed with anyone before. The thought of sharing a bed with Yu Hanjiang made his mind wander.
Yu Hanjiang seemed to have guessed his thoughts, coughed lightly, and said, "If you mind, I can sleep on the sofa."
Xiao Lou said, "It's...it's okay."
Even if we go back three years, he would be twenty-six years old, no longer a naive young boy. What's meant to happen will happen, there's no need to run away. Besides, Yu Hanjiang is so tall, he definitely wouldn't be comfortable sleeping on the sofa in the living room, and Xiao Lou wouldn't want Hanjiang to suffer.
Hearing him say it was okay, Yu Hanjiang couldn't help but smile, gently placing his hands on Xiao Lou's shoulders, his voice low and gentle, "Don't overthink it. I asked you to move in with me not for a sexual relationship. I just felt that living together would allow us to spend more time together. Let's just let things happen naturally, okay?"
Xiao Lou quickly replied, "I know."
Yu Hanjiang also felt somewhat embarrassed to discuss this topic publicly, so he coughed lightly to cover his discomfort, glanced at the wall clock, and said, "It's already ten o'clock. Do you want to stay tonight?"
Xiao Lou's heart skipped a beat, and he almost stammered, "Tonight..."
He wasn't mentally prepared; how could he expect to sleep together the first time someone brought him home?
Xiao Lou lowered her head shyly, "But I didn't bring any toiletries or a change of clothes."
"I've bought all your toiletries, pajamas, and bath towels—all brand new. Also, I went to the mall yesterday and bought a few outfits, and I bought a few sets for you too. See if you like them."
He took Xiao Lou to the bathroom, where brand new couple's mouthwash cups, couple's toothbrushes, and couple's bath towels were displayed on the shelf.
Opening the wardrobe door in the master bedroom, half of it was filled with Yu Hanjiang's clothes, and the other half had several sets of clothes that fit Xiao Lou's size. The shirts and pants were all new, and the tags were still on.
Xiao Lou ""
You're really well-prepared!
Seeing how much Yu Hanjiang had prepared for her arrival—toiletries, clothes, shoes, and even new cushions on the sofa and flowers in the dining room— Xiao Lou felt a warm and sweet feeling in her heart. This man was truly impeccable in his actions, and it was clear he genuinely cared for Xiao Lou, hence all these thoughtful preparations.
It's already 10 o'clock. Making Yu Hanjiang drive him home for an hour and a half, and then drive him back here for another hour and a half, is simply torture.
Staying here seems to be the best option for Xiao Lou.
Xiao Lou considered for a moment before nodding and saying, "Then I'll stay here tonight."