When He Zifeng regained his senses, it was already over. Qiu Yu’s neck was covered with red marks from being kissed. He had put his clothes back on, but looking carefully, there was still some dishevelment.
Just now both had lost control simultaneously. Fortunately, He Zifeng was gentle with Qiu Yu and didn’t hurt him.
This was the first time the two had done private things outside their home. He Zifeng felt extremely satisfied in his heart, but he couldn’t go too far, or with Qiu Yu’s temperament, he would die of shame.
He had been able to win this beauty back then by relying on complete patience, and it was still the same now.
Qiu Yu said: “You… eat something.”
He hadn’t forgotten his original intention of coming to find He Zifeng.
Although He Zifeng hadn’t eaten, he had “eaten” his beloved person thoroughly and felt very satisfied. Now opening the food box Qiu Yu had brought, he said: “You haven’t eaten anything tonight either, have you?”
Qiu Yu was absent-minded, probably still immersed in what had just happened, and nodded randomly.
He Zifeng served two bowls of rice and brought out the dishes – there was steamed egg custard, stewed chicken, and two simple stir-fried vegetable dishes.
At the government office, besides the County Magistrate who could eat something good, they all ate whatever the cook gave them.
He Zifeng wasn’t picky about food, but smelling Qiu Yu’s cooking made him truly hungry: “Here, let’s eat together.”
Qiu Yu was also really hungry. The two finished all the food they had brought. Only after eating did they have some strength.
Qiu Yu’s ears were adorably red, and he didn’t dare look at He Zifeng, saying: “I need to go home.”
He had originally just wanted to come here to bring He Zifeng some tasty food, but hadn’t expected to also act wildly once.
He had no face to see people. During that earlier moment of losing his soul, he vaguely remembered this was outside, so he had bitten his teeth tightly. Occasionally a few clear sounds that escaped quickly turned into pitiful whimpers. No one should know, right?
Seeing that it was already dark, how could He Zifeng let him drive the horse carriage back alone?
He said: “Did you tell Mother when you came?”
“Mm,” Qiu Yu said.
He Zifeng said: “She’ll take care of things at home in the evening. Besides, Ran Ran is also grown up now. He dares to sleep at home alone. Don’t go back. It snowed during the day – the roads are definitely slippery.”
Then he pulled his hand and placed it on his own chest.
Before coming, Qiu Yu had already arranged things at home and had told his son early on. Staying out one night was nothing.
But his mind was full of that earlier wild affair, and he was too ashamed to face He Zifeng, which was why he wanted to go home.
Seeing that he kept wanting to leave, He Zifeng said: “Then I’ll take you back.”
He couldn’t let him go alone.
Hearing this, Qiu Yu immediately reacted: “What about you?”
He Zifeng said: “I’ll come back early tomorrow morning. It’s no problem.”
He was now deputy constable – being a little late occasionally wouldn’t have anyone making a fuss about it.
Seeing that it was already dark and snowing, driving a horse carriage would require careful attention. Wasting an hour or so on the road would be a pity.
Qiu Yu thought for a moment and said: “Then I’ll stay tonight and leave tomorrow.”
Hearing him say this, He Zifeng happily picked him up and kissed him.
It was also strange – when He Zifeng was busy on ordinary days, he didn’t think much about home. But seeing Qiu Yu, he just wanted to spend more time with him. Even if they did nothing, just being able to stay by his side was good.
This was his rest room. Usually, afraid that sleeping in a bed too comfortably would delay matters, he would rest leaning in a chair.
Now that his wife had come, staying here seemed too crude.
He Zifeng went out once. After a while, he brought back a set of new sheets and a pillow.
Going out this time, some people even enviously said he was fortunate to have his sister-in-law come deliver food and such.
He Zifeng responded with a smile, his eyes and brows showing undisguisable joy.
After returning to the room, this small room had already been simply tidied up. It had been swept, and some randomly placed items had all been organized cleanly. Qiu Yu was still adjusting the lamp oil.
He Zifeng came back holding the pillow and such, and remade the bedding once more. Then he had Qiu Yu lie down. Afraid he would worry, he also said: “Qinghua has already been taken to the stable for care.”
Qiu Yu said: “Don’t you need to be busy?”
He Zifeng said: “Since you came today, they won’t come over unless there’s something important.”
His mouth corners still carried a slight smile. Seeing this, Qiu Yu deliberately turned his eyes elsewhere, but his heart was pounding.
Looking at He Zifeng under the lamplight, he only felt he was more handsome than before.
The two already liked each other mutually – how could they resist this?
He Zifeng got into bed after a short while. Qiu Yu felt the bed beside him sink, and looking over, He Zifeng embraced him from his waist.
The rest room at the government office was very small and wasn’t a heated bed, so it was a bit cold in this season.
But He Zifeng’s body was like a big furnace, holding him firmly in his arms.
Qiu Yu had wanted to struggle just now, but seeing that He Zifeng wasn’t “doing bad things,” he let him be.
The two lay on the narrow bed, like returning to those cramped days at the He family.
Qiu Yu had some trouble sleeping on a different bed and wanted to lift his head to look at He Zifeng.
He had really missed him too much during this period, which was why he had come to find him.
If he just secretly looked once, he shouldn’t be discovered.
Qiu Yu encouraged himself mentally and lifted his head accordingly, but the hand around his waist tightened a bit more.
Only when Qiu Yu lifted his head did he discover He Zifeng was also looking at him.
Qiu Yu panicked, but his chin was already gripped by He Zifeng, not allowing him to hide.
Qiu Yu said: “You just know how to bully me.”
He Zifeng said: “How could I bear to?”
Then he gently kissed him once.
Qiu Yu knew this was outside and couldn’t get dizzy-headed like just now. He said: “When you have your rest days.”
These words were said without beginning or end, but He Zifeng understood. He hummed in acknowledgment.
Then he said: “Ran Ran’s birthday is coming soon. I’ll go back that day.”
Qiu Yu felt relieved. There were only five days until Ran Ran’s birthday.
He Zifeng’s hand rested on Qiu Yu’s shoulder as he sighed: “When he was just born, he was only this tiny. Now he’s already five years old.”
“Yes,” Qiu Yu said. Having finally come here with difficulty, he didn’t want to waste time, so he said: “When Ran Ran grows up, I’ll move here to be with you.”
He Zifeng laughed: “Silly Yu’er, this time the county has many matters to handle. After getting through this period, I can go home every day.”
Young people with such vigorous energy weren’t good when forcibly separated.
Qiu Yu said the opposite of what he meant: “Don’t – business is important. I don’t miss you anyway!”
He Zifeng said: “Then it’s me missing you, is that okay?”
Qiu Yu looked over, even his ears moving: “Really?”
He Zifeng held him firmly in his arms, wishing he could transfer all the warmth from his body to him, and said: “Really.”
Then he said: “It’s getting late. Let’s sleep early.”
After saying this, he extinguished the small lamp in the room.
Qiu Yu had thought he wouldn’t be able to sleep outside, but being able to feel the warmth from He Zifeng’s body made him feel particularly at peace. He fell into deep sleep after a short while.
He didn’t even know when He Zifeng secretly kissed him once more.
R : Dog food ah..
