On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, “First Time in the Workplace” aired.
Two episodes, each 90 minutes long, were broadcast consecutively on Pineapple TV starting at 9 AM, with simultaneous streaming online.
Xia Yang and Han Yi didn’t catch the TV premiere, as they only got up at 9. Ever since they started sleeping in the same bed, their schedule had occasionally been disrupted. Even though Xia Yang’s psychological preparation wasn’t complete, and they hadn’t progressed to deeper marital activities, their bedtime was getting later and later.
And it had nothing to do with work.
By evening, there were already trending topics about the show on Weibo Entertainment. Xia Yang returned to the bedroom upstairs, grabbed a tablet, and settled into the sofa, ready to watch the show online.
Just as he sat down and saw the title “First Time in the Workplace: Five Guests’ Work Experience,” Han Yi entered the bedroom.
“You didn’t even call me, planning to watch alone?” he asked, holding two snack and candy boxes.
“Boss, you’re interested in watching reality shows?” Xia Yang blinked, having seen him in the study earlier and assumed he was busy with work.
“Not other people’s shows, but yours,” Han Yi replied directly.
Hearing this, Xia Yang felt a wave of happiness. He reached out and shook Han Yi’s arm, grinning, “It’s not just mine; it’s ours. A busy big shot like you appearing on a reality show is quite a rarity!”
Han Yi raised an eyebrow and covered Xia Yang’s hand with his warm palm, “If you like it, we can even do a reality show about our love life.”
“Huh?” Xia Yang’s eyes widened slightly, “A reality show? You mean with you and me?”
“Who else?” Han Yi glanced at him, “Do you have other partners?”
“No, no,” Xia Yang quickly shook his head.
The mix of surprise and joy filled his heart. He felt like his husband had truly changed.
A reality show about their love life would mean publicly displaying their affection. If that’s possible, could they even star in their own exclusive gay-themed movie next?
“Let’s go to the media room,” Han Yi’s voice interrupted Xia Yang’s thoughts as he gently pulled him up by the wrist. “I’ve already set up the screen. I’ll watch it with you.”
“Okay, okay, let’s go!” Xia Yang jumped up and threw himself into Han Yi’s arms.
The media room was located in the innermost part of the study. As they entered, the LED screen was already lit.
“How luxurious!” Xia Yang chuckled, giving a thumbs-up. He connected the tablet to the screen, paused, and then asked, “Should I turn on the comments? Not everything the viewers say will be pleasant.”
“Up to you,” Han Yi said, “I don’t mind.”
“Oh,” Xia Yang turned on the comments, “You have a good attitude, very zen.”
“It’s not that,” Han Yi pointed to the phone on the coffee table, “I mean, I don’t mind, but if someone attacks you, I’ll immediately retaliate.”
Xia Yang: “!”
Such confidence.
His heart felt sweet, like he’d tasted honey. He pressed play with a light touch, and the screen showed a sunny morning rush hour.
The show started with Xia Yang and Owen beginning their internships at the Yun Ding Group.
They were guided through getting their employee badges, submitting personal information and bank details, and having their faces scanned, completing the basic pre-employment procedures.
Before parting, Owen turned and opened his arms, “Idol, let’s have a hug for good luck!”
On screen, Xia Yang took a few steps forward, opened his arms, and gave him a light hug, “Let’s work hard together~”
“If President Han bullies you, tell me,” Owen added, “I might not be able to help you retaliate, but at least I can listen.”
“…Thanks,” Xia Yang let go and smiled faintly.
In the comment section—
[Xia Yang is so handsome! Owen is handsome too! [kiss][kiss][kiss][kiss][kiss]]
[Owen is so warm-hearted. With his muscles, he might actually be able to help Xia Yang retaliate!]
[The model has a potential to be funny [hehe]]
[Wow, this hug is so sweet. Honestly, in a workplace where there are only interests and no friends, a little warmth can make someone feel good for a long time.]
[Little Owen’s eyes are sparkling when he looks at Xia Yang [heart][heart]]
“I don’t think this hug is sweet,” Han Yi said, crossing his arms and staring at the screen. Xia Yang glanced at him.
“Are you jealous?”
“No,” Han Yi shook his head, “just being objective.” He paused and repeated what Owen had said, “I might not be able to help you retaliate, but at least I can listen. To put it bluntly, that’s a sign of cowardice.”
Xia Yang: “.”
“What would you do?” he asked.
“I’d protect you, making anyone who has even a hint of ill intent towards you back off,” Han Yi said calmly.
Xia Yang was very satisfied with this answer. He snuggled closer to Han Yi, hugged his arm, and popped a candy into his mouth.
“Here’s a reward,” he smiled, “Not cowardly, very manly! I like it; you deserve to have a wife.”
Han Yi nodded seriously, “Indeed.”
The candy tasted like strawberries, and Xia Yang leaned closer to Han Yi’s lips, sniffing, “I want some too.”
“What?” Han Yi asked.
“The candy,” Xia Yang’s soft fingers brushed against his lips, “the one in your mouth.”
Han Yi’s eyes darkened as he lowered his gaze. He cupped Xia Yang’s face and kissed his lips.
“Come taste it…”
The strawberry flavor filled their mouths as their hearts raced. The deep kiss lasted a long time before they finally separated.
Xia Yang, with moist eyes, looked back at the screen. The progress bar had already skipped several scenes of Owen and other guests and returned to him.
The show had edited the scene where he tied Han Yi’s tie to the beginning. In reality, it was recorded two days later.
That afternoon, Han Yi was scheduled to attend a high-end industry forum as a special guest, with a ten-minute keynote speech.
After lunch, Xia Yang came in to deliver some documents and happened to see him pulling a tie off the rack.
“President Han, do you need help?” The on-screen assistant Xia asked keenly.
“Sure,” Han Yi nodded, “You do it.”
On screen, the young man looked up and helped President Han tie his tie. They stood close, their side profiles perfect, and with the cutest height difference, they looked inexplicably pleasing and harmonious.
The camera zoomed in, showing Xia Yang looking a bit nervous, with his lips slightly pursed and his ears tinged with a hint of pink. His hands were a bit clumsy, and he even stood on tiptoes twice.
Han Yi towered over him, his face out of view, revealing only a sharp jawline and a slightly moving Adam’s apple.
The production team chose an extremely gentle and soothing romantic song as the background music and added slow-motion and heart-shaped effects during their occasional eye contact, maximizing the romantic atmosphere.
In the comment section—
[Aaaah, I want to be President Han, having Xia Yang tie my tie]
[The production team is stirring the pot. Isn’t this the soundtrack for a romantic movie? And those pink bubbles! Love it, give the editors a raise!]
[Omg! The Adam’s apple! I declare, Xia Yang is yours, I’ll take President Han!]
[This tie-tying scene is so sweet~ They seem to have great chemistry~]
Back on screen, the tie was finally done.
The camera zoomed in on the knot, revealing a diamond-shaped tie knot instead of the usual triangle.
This type of knot was rare and not easy to tie.
“Did you learn to tie ties before?” Han Yi’s voice came from the screen.
Assistant Xia shook his head, “I didn’t study it specifically. I just watched my mom tie this kind of knot for my dad when I was little and learned by watching.”
“Oh,” Han Yi looked down at him, “You’re gifted.”
Xia Yang blushed and looked down…
He hadn’t thought much of this scene during filming, reminding himself not to stare at President Han’s sexy Adam’s apple too much, lest he be scolded for being a pervert.
But now, seeing it on the big screen, he felt embarrassed, shy even. From his perspective, the pink ears said it all.
No wonder people say it’s hard to hide your feelings for someone.
In the comment section—
[Mommy tying daddy’s tie, hahaha, why do I sense some unspoken feelings here?]
[Xia Bao, are you shy being close to President Han? Your ears are red~]
[This is so shippable, can we ship this?]
[To those who want to ship this, let’s do it together. Office romance is the best~]
[I think Owen and Xia Bao are a better ship [thinking]]
[Owen is foreign; he doesn’t have the same appeal as President Han [doghead]]
Xia Yang was enjoying the show when he heard a noise beside him. He turned to see Han Yi picking up his phone from the coffee table, unlocking it, and opening the Pineapple TV video app.
“What are you doing?” he asked curiously.
He quickly checked the comments; there was no unwarranted attack.
Han Yi typed quickly without looking up, “Posting what I want to see.”
“?”
Xia Yang was puzzled and leaned over to see his phone. He saw a series of comments with small frames flying across the screen—
[Xia Yang and Han Yi are so shippable, get together already!]
[Perfect match!]
[Get married today, I’ll bring the civil affairs bureau to you!]
[To the person who said Owen is a better ship, please stop making such comments!!!]
Xia Yang: “…”
Xia Yang: “???”
“Is that necessary???” He looked at the comments from President Han, not quite believing his eyes.
“Necessary,” Han Yi nodded, “Absolutely.”
Xia Yang: “…”
Alright. Self-generated comments—this move is something else.
He felt like he was seeing a childish side of the domineering president…
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