Chapter 122: How Many Brothers Like You Do I Have?

Chapter 122: How Many Brothers Like You Do I Have?

Bite the tongue?!

What kind of wild talk is this?!

Is Pei Ji out of his mind?!

Sigh——

My tongue hurts so much,

Could it really have been bitten?!!

Yuan Feng was shocked by the thought and was about to listen more closely when someone knocked on the bedroom door. He guiltily, as if caught in the act, pulled out the recorder, shoved it into his pocket, and turned to ask, "What is it?"

"I'm heading to school. There are noodles on the dining table, don't forget to eat."

"Ah," Yuan Feng, his face turning red, "I understand!"

He then rushed to the door and pressed his ear to it,

Only relaxing once he heard the front door close.

He immediately rushed back to the computer and continued analyzing the audio from the recorder.

What followed was bizarre,

The red song had stopped, but it sounded like a mild struggle,

There were moans and murmurs, and then the audio suddenly cut off.

It seemed the stop button had been accidentally hit.

Yuan Feng, operating the computer, listened carefully over and over, his face flushing deeper with embarrassment, yet still completely confused,

"Did he really bite it?!

"What was that noise afterward?!

"Xiao Ji is so obedient and sensible, he probably wouldn’t..."

While he was questioning his life, Pei Ji had already arrived at school.

In the Computer Network Security class,

The professor was explaining hacking methods and processes.

Pei Ji took out his notebook and began writing carefully, but then he remembered something and a smile curved his lips.

The classmate next to him leaned over, "Ji, what are you smiling about? Feeling good?"

Pei Ji, "Nothing much, just listening to the lecture."

The classmate withdrew, looking disappointed.

Soon, an hour and a half passed, and the bell rang, signaling the end of class.

The professor left the classroom first, and Pei Ji leisurely packed up his belongings at his seat.

Not far away, a few girls were chatting animatedly, and then one of them was nudged forward.

The girl approached Pei Ji, her face flushed with shyness, and asked in a low voice, "Do you have a girlfriend, Pei Ji?"

"No," Pei Ji replied indifferently.

"Can I be your girlfriend?"

Pei Ji looked up, gazing at the girl with an oval-shaped face, "I’m not interested in girls."

"Then do you like boys?" the girl asked, surprised.

Pei Ji smiled, "I don’t like guys either."

"Sorry, I don’t want to date anyone while in school."

He slung his backpack over his shoulder and quickly left his seat.

Jian Li opened Weibo and spotted a photo of himself sneaking away like a guilty dog trending on the search feed.

The comment section had already spiraled out of control.

Of course, there were the usual frenzied calls for marriage,

But some even predicted they’d have a baby soon?!

That’s a bit far-fetched, isn’t it?

Huo Xiao would be furious if he saw this, wouldn’t he?

While rumors had circulated before,

Everyone knew it was just for promoting their pairing.

But last night, he actually made the act real?!

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he became. Holding his phone, wanting to send a message but unsure what to say,

Picking it up and putting it down repeatedly,

After several tries,

Finally, unable to resist, Jian Li sent a private message,

"Jian Li: Bro, you okay? Did you feel bad after drinking too much?"

He glanced at it, feeling quite pleased with himself. Using ‘good bro’ was a good choice!

We’re both guys, so what’s the big deal about a kiss?

Just being relaxed and not overthinking it!

But, ugh,

Jian Li’s smile froze, damn it, the more I think about it, the more ridiculous it sounds.

Sure enough, he saw Huo Xiao’s reply next.

"Huo Xiao: You call someone you kissed a 'good brother'? How many good brothers like that do you have then?"

Jian Li, “!!!!”

This is bad!

I can't fool him anymore!

He's too shrewd!

Even the best mercenary would find this situation tough to handle, right?!

"Huo Xiao: Not replying means you have a lot of them?"

Jian Li glanced and immediately started typing,

"Jian Li: No, it's just you!"

"Huo Xiao: The way you say it sounds like you're not content and are looking for someone else."

Jian Li, “???”

No way!

"Jian Li: It's only you, and there will never be anyone else!"

"Huo Xiao: You waited so long to contact me. What are you trying to say?"

Jian Li, “......”

This accusing tone...

Does he want to end things with me?

Should I apologize in person?

To seem more genuine?

After all, I was the one who took advantage of him...

"Jian Li: I was just handling some work and didn't contact you in time. I'll treat you to a meal and apologize in person.

Huo Xiao: Which day?

Jian Li: In a couple of days. I had too much to drink yesterday and need to recover.

After sending this message, he waited for a while but realized Huo Xiao hadn't replied.

Does he think I'm still dragging my feet and not being sincere?!

After hesitating for a while, Jian Li sent a message on WeChat,

"Let's make it today."

The reply came in an instant, "Okay."

Jian Li, "..."

This is driving me crazy!

We haven’t even gotten past the awkward stage,

Now I have to meet him?!

What if I lose control and kiss him again?

That would be like jumping into the Yellow River and still not being able to wash away the stain!

As these thoughts crossed his mind, he was already in front of his wardrobe, picking out a suitable casual outfit. He then called Li Lin, "Do you know any good private clubs?"

"A place with good privacy for a meal."

Li Lin chuckled in response, "Are you going on a date?"

"Not a date, just...," Jian Li quickly corrected, "want to return a favor."

Li Lin, "How are you planning to repay it—by offering yourself?"

"Hiss——" Jian Li said impatiently, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'm hanging up!"

"Wait!" Li Lin spoke hurriedly. "I have a place in mind! I'll send you the location right away! Do you want me to make a reservation for you?"

"That would be great," Jian Li's voice carried a hint of pleasure. "Thanks, Lao Li."

Right after hanging up, Li Lin sent the location and room number.

Jian Li forwarded it to Huo Xiao and then got up to leave.

He paused by the entryway cabinet, "Drive?"

"Not really."

"What if we drink?"

"I drank too much last night, so today's a good day to clear my head."

Thinking this, Jian Li smiled and headed outside.

The private club wasn’t far, and he arrived in half an hour.

Dressed up, Jian Li walked in, and a waiter greeted him. "Sir, do you have a reservation?"

He gave the room number, and the waiter led the way. "This way, sir."

"There’s already a guest waiting for you, sir."

Jian Li, "..."

Faster than me?

Does that mean I’m at a disadvantage from the start?

The situation is extremely unfavorable for us!

His heart began to race, and his cheeks flushed involuntarily. He pulled at his collar. "It's quite warm here."

"Sir, the air conditioning is already set to 17°C," the waiter turned back. "If you still feel warm, should I lower it some more?"

"No thanks."

Jian Li waved his hand.

"Sir, this is the room," the server knocked on the door and then opened it.

Jian Li looked over and saw Huo Xiao looking up.

At that moment, their eyes met, and Jian Li asked immediately,

"Why is your lip swollen?"

Huo Xiao smiled faintly. "Guess."