Ye Qi was flustered and confused, his whole body stiff as a statue.
Perhaps Shao Qingge's kiss was too gentle, because he didn't even think of pushing it away. Instead, he nervously closed his eyes, passively enduring the man's kiss and plunder.
Shao Qingge had endured for too long, and this kiss certainly wouldn't end hastily.
While taking care of Ye Qi's feelings, he made full use of all the kissing techniques he had learned. Soon, Ye Qi was kissed until his whole body was weak, his head was dizzy, and his hands subconsciously grabbed Shao Qingge's arms.
Shao Qingge held the boy even tighter.
The gentle kiss lasted for a long time, until Ye Qi was almost suffocating, when Shao Qingge finally let go of him, smiled and rubbed Ye Qi's head, and whispered in his ear: "Don't you hate being forcibly kissed by me? Why didn't you push me away?"
Ye Qi: "......"
I didn't even realize it!
Shao Qingge's words were like a thunderbolt, making Ye Qi's whole body burn, his face turning as red as if it were about to bleed.
Shao Qingge gently pulled him into his arms and softly asked, "Ye Qi, you actually like me too, don't you?"
Ye Qi: "......"
He didn't know. He only knew that when he was with President Shao, he was happy no matter what he did.
Although he wasn't used to being kissed just now, he didn't feel any aversion to being kissed by a man at all…
Shao Qingge's voice seemed to have a bewitching power, slowly ringing in his ear: "Every time I pick you up on the weekend, I can tell that you look forward to my appearance. You're also the first person you think of telling if you have anything on your mind. You're always very relaxed in front of me. Actually, you've already unconsciously become dependent on me, haven't you?"
Ye Qi's heart pounded even harder, because he realized that every word President Shao said was true.
He did indeed look forward to President Shao's car appearing near his home. Every time he saw that the person who rolled down the car window was Shao Qingge, he was especially happy. If President Shao was busy and sent a driver, he would understand verbally, but he would still feel inexplicably disappointed.
He relied on Shao Qingge, trusted Shao Qingge. He hadn't told anyone about the funny things that happened in class except Shao Qingge; he only discussed his future plans with Shao Qingge.
When he encountered trouble, the first person he thought of wasn't his parents, teachers, classmates, or even Professor Xiao, whom he admired most…
but Shao Qingge.
Had he unknowingly placed Shao Qingge in the most important place in his heart?
Ye Qi realized this and immediately pushed Shao Qingge away in a panic: "You, you let me think about it!"
Watching the guy flee in a panic with a flushed face, the corners of Shao Qingge's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly.
It was probably true.
Ye Qi wasn't stupid, he just hadn't thought about it that way, simply assuming that Shao Qingge was so good to him because they had shared life and death in the card world. But why didn't he think about why Shao Qingge didn't pick up and drop off Xiao Lou, Liu Qiao, and others every day, but only treated him specially?
Now that Shao Qingge had enlightened him, Ye Qi would naturally understand everything.
So many years of protection, it was time to reap the rewards. Ye Qi turned 18, and Shao Qingge didn't want to wait any longer, so he chose Ye Qi's 18th birthday to confess his feelings to him.
...
In the next guest room, Ye Qi buried himself under the covers, his mind in turmoil.
The warmth of Shao Qingge's kiss still lingered on his lips. The deep kiss from Shao Qingge made him feel ashamed just thinking about it. Not only did he not push him away, but he actually stood there dumbfounded, letting Shao Qingge kiss him to his heart's content. The
more Ye Qi thought about it, the redder he became, and his ears felt like they were burning.
Did he like Shao Qingge?
Maybe... he did?
Otherwise, how could he explain that he looked forward to Shao Qingge's appearance every weekend, and that he would be overjoyed every time he saw Shao Qingge? When he was kissed just now, he didn't even feel disgusted, but instead his heart raced and his body felt hot? Oh
no, he might really have fallen for President Shao!
Ye Qi rolled around in bed, finding it hard to believe that he could actually like a man. But then again, he felt that he and Shao Qingge had been through so much, and they knew each other so well, so liking President Shao seemed like a natural thing? Besides President Shao, he could hardly imagine anyone else he could confide in so freely, someone who would make him let down his guard...
For the past three years, no matter how busy Shao Qingge was, he would always take a day off on weekends to drive for hours on the highway to pick him up. President Shao's gentle protection always warmed Ye Qi's heart whenever he thought about it.
If only he could protect him like this for the rest of his life!
This sudden thought completely stunned Ye Qi—thinking about a lifetime? Was he crazy?
Ye Qi tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. When he finally fell asleep at three in the morning, he had some even more shameful dreams. In his dream, Shao Qingge didn't just kiss him, he also...
Ye Qi rushed to the bathroom when he woke up in the morning.
For three years of high school, he had focused solely on music, paying no attention to his physical development. While his classmates were reading all sorts of strange magazines, he had absolutely no interest.
But today, he actually dreamed of President Shao.
Once teenagers reach puberty, their reactions can be quite intense. So much so that when Shao Qingge heard Ye Qi next door showering for half an hour without finishing, he couldn't help but knock on the door, worried: "Ye Qi, are you alright?"
Ye Qi was completely red, his voice trembling: "N-nothing, I just... took a shower."
Shao Qingge thought, "You've been showering for half an hour, are you trying to wash off a layer of skin? Does a man need to shower for so long?"
Suddenly, Shao Qingge realized what was happening, a slight smile appearing on his lips. He didn't rush Ye Qi any further, saying, "Take your time showering, I'll go downstairs and make some breakfast."
Ye Qi's shower lasted 45 minutes, his whole body red, whether from Shao Qingge's scrubbing or from shyness, it was unclear. Shao Qingge saw through his act but didn't say anything, instead inviting him to breakfast.
The nutritious breakfast included milk, fried eggs, and fruit. Ye Qi ate silently with his head down, not daring to utter a single word.
After all, he had done a lot of strange things with President Shao in his dream last night, and he even took a cold shower in the bathroom this morning because of President Shao. He couldn't even look President Shao in the eye now.
Shao Qingge cleverly changed the subject: "By the way, the registration information for the singing competition has been announced on the official website, and there are also detailed introductions on the official Weibo. Are you still planning to participate in this singing competition?"
Ye Qi's awkwardness quickly vanished after this topic was brought up, and he said seriously: "Of course. According to the schedule, the preliminary rounds are in September, the regional competitions are from October to December, and I can participate in the finals during this winter vacation."
Shao Qingge asked: "When was the last time you were in a car accident? We need to prepare in advance."
Ye Qi thought carefully and said, "My car accident with Professor Xiao and the others must have been on the same day—I remember now, it was the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. I originally wanted to go to Jiangzhou early to see the finals, but I got into a car accident and was pulled into the card world."
Shao Qingge said, "Me too, that day. We went back in time and changed a lot of things, but our actual car accident hasn't happened yet, so we need to be prepared. This year, you should stay home and not visit relatives with your parents. After the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, I'll come to pick you up personally. This time, we won't drive; we'll fly directly to Jiangzhou."
Ye Qi nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
That morning, Shao Qingge drove that... A discreet black sedan took Ye Qi back to school. The music academy was accepting new students for registration these past few days, and the school gate was packed with people. Ye Qi's roommate happened to pass by and saw Ye Qi get out of the car. She could vaguely make out a strikingly handsome man sitting inside. Her roommate couldn't help but ask, "Ye Qi, who brought you here?"
President Shao was still there, so Ye Qi hurriedly explained, "My...my cousin."
Shao Qingge chuckled and waved to Ye Qi, "Little Ye, your cousin's leaving now. Contact
me on WeChat if you need anything." Ye Qi awkwardly waved back, "Okay, Shao...brother...goodbye!"
Back in her dorm, a WeChat message popped up: "Cousin??"
It was from Shao Qingge.
The two question marks were meaningful, seemingly carrying a hint of accusation.
Ye Qi hurriedly replied, "It's not convenient for our roommates to know about our relationship, they'll gossip behind our backs! This is the only explanation I can give, so they won't suspect anything. Don't be angry."
Shao Qingge wasn't angry at all. He focused his gaze on the words "our relationship," swiping his thumb across the screen repeatedly before asking with a smile, "What kind of relationship do we have?"
Ye Qi's heart skipped a beat. Remembering the deep kiss that lasted several minutes last night, his cheeks flushed. He quickly typed, "You kissed me, what do you think our relationship should be..."
Shao Qingge didn't hesitate: "Boyfriend?"
Ye Qi blushed and replied with a shy emoji, "Something like that."
Shao Qingge was overjoyed, wishing he could climb up the phone right now and kiss the shy boy again.
The sapling he had planted for three years had finally borne the sweetest fruit.
In a good mood, Shao Qingge sent Ye Qi several "I love you," "Kiss you," and "Mwah" emojis.
Ye Qi: "......"
President Shao has never been serious from the start. He used to tease Ye Qi with a smile, but now, looking at the screen full of emojis, Ye Qi couldn't believe it. Was this what President Shao was like when he let loose?
Immediately after, Shao Qingge sent a link to an online registration form. This time, he was more serious: "The registration form for the singing competition can be filled out today. Take a look carefully, fill it out, and submit it. The auditions start next week. Good luck!"
Ye Qi felt a warmth in her heart and replied, "It's Monday. You must be busy with work. Don't worry about me all the time. I'll keep you updated on the progress."
Shao Qingge looked at the message popping up on his phone, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Is this what dating looks like?
It seems so.
When he confessed last night, Ye Qi didn't respond, but today, Ye Qi admitted he was her boyfriend.
That's good.
It seems Ye Qi was very receptive to that sudden kiss last night?
So, why did Ye Qi take such a long shower this morning? Did she dream about him last night? Did I do some indescribable things in my dream?
Shao Qingge felt increasingly pleased as he thought about it, playing with his phone while thinking: Don't rush, we can slowly put what happened in the dream into practice later. Back then in the interstellar escape room you called me "Dad," now you can call me "husband" in bed.