As soon as Yi Lingfan stepped into the room and saw the romantic atmosphere and the prepared candlelit dinner, he froze in surprise, completely unprepared for Pei Zhaohe’s decision to lay his cards on the table so quickly. Should he have expected nothing less from “Big Brother Pei”? Once he made up his mind, he acted with lightning speed.
Realizing what Pei Zhaohe intended, Yi Lingfan gradually turned red, transforming into a giant, blushing apple, nearly exploding on the spot.
Seeing such an adorable Yi Lingfan, Pei Zhaohe felt the last thread of restraint in his mind snap. He pulled Yi Lingfan into a tight embrace, barely managing to shift his original plan, and planted a gentle kiss on Yi Lingfan’s cheek. “Fanfan, be my boyfriend. Let’s be together, okay?”
Yi Lingfan felt slightly dizzy, but he heard Pei Zhaohe’s confession loud and clear. Fireworks exploded in his mind as he nodded, his voice soft and sweet like spun sugar. “Okay.”
Overjoyed, Pei Zhaohe hugged Yi Lingfan tightly. If they hadn’t been in public, he would have spun him around in circles. Under the candlelight, the two gazed at each other before slowly leaning in, sharing a sweet kiss to commemorate the change in their relationship.
After finishing the candlelit dinner, Pei Zhaohe took Yi Lingfan out for a drive to enjoy the night view before returning home. Since he had to drive, Pei Zhaohe hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol, but Yi Lingfan, overwhelmed with happiness, had accidentally drunk a bit too much. Now, he was overly excited, clinging to Pei Zhaohe like a koala, refusing to let go, and even attempting to undress him and push him onto the bed.
Though Pei Zhaohe hadn’t drunk, the progress in their relationship left him exhilarated, especially with his beloved being so hands-on. Originally, he had planned to take things slow, allowing more time for them to adjust, but now, he found it hard to restrain himself.
In the end, they spent a passionate night together.
The next morning, when Yi Lingfan finally woke up, he buried himself under the blankets like a cocoon, unwilling to face the bright sunlight outside. Honestly, he had never known he could be so… unrestrained. Though they were practically an old married couple by now, and though he had memories of loving relationships from previous worlds, this sudden drunken escapade was still a bit too much for him to process.
Pei Zhaohe pushed open the door, carrying a bowl of porridge. Seeing his adorable lover curled up in bed like a salted fish, he couldn’t help but smile fondly and shake his head. Sitting by the bed, he coaxed, “Fanfan, time to eat. You have a sensitive stomach, so you need to take care of it.”
As he spoke, Pei Zhaohe dug Yi Lingfan out from under the blankets and cradled him in his arms, feeding him the porridge spoon by spoon like a child.
Though Yi Lingfan wasn’t entirely comfortable with being fed, he didn’t refuse, his cheeks flushed as he finished his light breakfast-slash-lunch. Then, the usually calm and composed Yi Lingfan completely abandoned his usual demeanor, throwing himself into Pei Zhaohe’s arms and whining about how Pei Zhaohe didn’t cherish him enough.
Pei Zhaohe’s heart melted into a puddle. Holding Yi Lingfan close, he massaged his waist gently. “Fanfan, how could I not cherish you? You’re the treasure I’ll protect for the rest of my life!”
Delighted by Pei Zhaohe’s sweet words, Yi Lingfan acted like a child, his delicate features glowing with happiness, making Pei Zhaohe’s heart itch with affection.
The two stayed cuddled together for a while before Pei Zhaohe pulled out a contract. At first, Yi Lingfan didn’t know what it was, but after reading it, he was first shocked, then furious, throwing it back at Pei Zhaohe. “Pei Zhaohe! What’s the meaning of this? Do you think I’m with you for this kind of thing?!”
Pei Zhaohe quickly hugged Yi Lingfan, soothing him like a precious treasure. “Of course I know you’re not after these things, Fanfan. But I want to give them to you.”
Holding Yi Lingfan’s shoulders, Pei Zhaohe looked into his eyes with sincerity. “No matter what, I just want to give you everything—my future, my happiness, everything I have, even my life.”
“Whatever it is, I want to give it all to you.”
Remembering how Pei Zhaohe had once risked his life in a cultivation world to help him break free from a predetermined fate, allowing him to live for himself, Yi Lingfan’s eyes reddened. “But what’s the point of these material things? All I want is you, Big Brother Pei!”
Pei Zhaohe kissed the corner of Yi Lingfan’s eye and teased gently, “But if I hold onto all these things, aren’t you worried I might change my heart?”
Yi Lingfan’s gaze was firm. “I trust you.”
How could he doubt Pei Zhaohe’s feelings? Pei Zhaohe had proven his love across multiple lifetimes, earning Yi Lingfan’s complete trust. “If I’ve misjudged you, if you ever betray me, then it’s my mistake to bear. I’ll accept the consequences.” Besides, Yi Lingfan was confident he hadn’t chosen wrong.
Deeply moved, Pei Zhaohe hugged Yi Lingfan tightly. “As long as you never leave me, abandon me, or betray me first, then in this life and all the ones to come, I’ll always be yours.”
In the end, the contract remained unsigned. Yi Lingfan had no interest in dealing with such matters, and Pei Zhaohe didn’t force him.
The two stayed inseparable for a while before reluctantly parting. Though they were on vacation, Pei Zhaohe still had work to attend to. As much as he wanted to play the lovestruck fool, he eventually left his “little darling” behind to focus on earning a living—for his “big darling.”
Yes, in Pei Zhaohe’s eyes, Yi Lingfan wasn’t just a little cutie but also an incredibly adorable big cutie.
While Pei Zhaohe was busy working, Yi Lingfan happily shared the news of his relationship with his “family” at the orphanage and his colleagues at the lab.
Chaos ensued.
The orphanage side was supportive, offering blessings and asking Yi Lingfan to bring his boyfriend over to meet everyone. The research institute, however, was a different story.
Considering the institute was full of brilliant, high-achieving singles with an average age of singledom that was painfully high, it was no surprise that the news of their “unattainable flower” Yi Lingfan dating someone caused an uproar.
Many lamented the loss of their “highland flower,” while others begged Yi Lingfan for dating advice. Yi Lingfan ignored the latter, gleefully flaunting his relationship in group chats to blind his single friends. As for the comments about “misjudging him”? He tuned them out.
Yi Lingfan: *Hehehe, flaunting my love makes me happy!*
Meanwhile, Su Baiye shattered another cup upon hearing the news, sneering, “I wonder what kind of boyfriend our ‘unattainable genius’ Yi Lingfan found. Hope he’s presentable.”
Thinking of his own fiancé, Tan Shengjun, Su Baiye felt a smug sense of superiority, convinced Yi Lingfan could never find someone better. Little did he know, he’d soon be proven wrong.
A few days later, formal suits arrived—Tan Shengjun’s grandfather’s birthday banquet was approaching.
Dressed in his suit, Yi Lingfan looked like an elegant prince from a fairy tale, making Pei Zhaohe itch to undress him right then and there.
Standing before a full-length mirror, Yi Lingfan admired himself while Pei Zhaohe wrapped his arms around his waist from behind, resting his chin on Yi Lingfan’s shoulder. “You look so beautiful like this, Fanfan. I don’t want anyone else to see you. I wish I could lock you up and keep you all to myself.”
Though Yi Lingfan caught the possessive undertone, after lifetimes of experience, it didn’t faze him. Raising an eyebrow, he teased, “What, changed your mind? Don’t want to show me off and stake your claim?”
Pei Zhaohe frowned in conflict before sighing. “Fine. As much as I hate sharing you, letting everyone know I have such an amazing boyfriend isn’t so bad.”
Yi Lingfan deadpanned at him through the mirror.
In the end, Pei Zhaohe sighed again, and the two finished getting ready for the banquet. Though their real purpose wasn’t to celebrate the birthday, this was their first public event as a couple, so they wanted everything to be perfect.
After all, they didn’t want any regrets looking back.
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