Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Lin Xingshu could hardly believe his ears. Xie Guan's words struck him dumb; he could only stare wide-eyed, shock etched across his face.

"Why that expression? Am I right?"

Xie Guan's smile deepened. He leaned in slightly, his warm breath caressing Lin Xingshu's ear. The hand that had been gripping him now snaked upward, slipping into Lin Xingshu's sleeve.

Lin Xingshu's heart leaped, and he instinctively tried to pull away. But Xie Guan was quicker, seizing his wrist with one hand while the other slid beneath the hem of his shirt.

"Mr. Lin, have you and your husband ever tried doing it in a car?"

Xie Guan's nose deliberately brushed against Lin Xingshu's cheek, his voice husky, his eyes already clouded with desire. He chuckled softly, "I'm guessing not, am I right?"

"Xie Guan—!"

Lin Xingshu lowered his voice, casting a wary glance at Zhou Ruze, who lay sprawled drunkenly in the back seat. He gritted his teeth. "I advise you to let go of me right now, or I'll wake Zhou Ruze up and show him exactly what kind of person you are!"

"Go ahead, wake him up."

Xie Guan suddenly pulled him close by the waist, bringing their bodies into intimate contact. Lin Xingshu could even make out the fine hairs on Xie Guan's face and his full, crimson lips.

Lowering his lashes, Xie Guan's voice dripped with temptation, "I don’t mind him knowing what I'm like. But Mr. Lin, you wouldn’t want your husband to wake up, would you? What do you think he’d imagine if he saw us like this?"

"His usually quiet, submissive wife, so brazen, seducing another man while he’s drunk..."

"Xie Guan!"

Lin Xingshu was furious but dared not raise his voice. He glanced nervously at Zhou Ruze, relieved to see he was still asleep. Glaring at Xie Guan, he hissed, "You're already involved with my husband, and now you're setting your sights on me? Even daring to threaten me—Ah Shu, have you no shame? No sense of decency?"

"Chasing after someone I like—why would I need shame or decency?"

Lin Xingshu stared at Xie Guan’s smug grin, his anger flaring, his eyes filled with disgust.

How could such a shameless man exist?

First seducing his husband, now turning his attention to him. He knew the upper class was chaotic, but Lin Xingshu was not that kind of person. He had morals and boundaries—he would never accept something as degenerate as a threesome!

The mere thought sent a shiver of revulsion down his spine.

Xie Guan slowly lowered his gaze, inching closer until their lips were almost touching.

"Mr. Lin, I like you a lot. Want to try doing it here? I’m far more skilled than your husband. He’s very drunk—if we’re quiet, he won’t hear a thing..."

"Get off me! Xie Guan, I never expected you to be this debauched. Let me make it clear—I, Lin Xingshu, am not that kind of person. I don’t have a taste for doing it in front of others. You’ve got the wrong guy!"

"Don’t be so quick to refuse."

Xie Guan gently pinched his chin, leaning in for a kiss, but Lin Xingshu jerked his head away, glaring at him with revulsion.

Unfazed, Xie Guan traced his thumb over Lin Xingshu’s lips and murmured, "Don’t you want to know who was behind the Lin family’s downfall?"

The Lin family.

Lin Xingshu froze, repressed memories flooding back. He would never forget how the Lin family had been framed, leading to their company’s bankruptcy, assets seized, and billions in debt. His parents, succumbing to despair, had died one after another.

His strong-willed father, on his deathbed, had gripped his hand and insisted there had been a traitor in the company—someone had deliberately sabotaged the Lin family.

All these years, confined to the Zhou estate, Lin Xingshu had been unable to investigate the truth.

Yet now, this stranger Xie Guan purported to know the answer.

"Kiss me, okay? I promise you’ll get the answers you want."

Xie Guan gazed down at him, desire laid bare in his eyes. Lin Xingshu hesitated before asking tentatively, "Do you really know? Or are you lying to me?"

"Mr. Lin, you should know the Xie family’s standing in this circle. If I want to know something, there’s nothing I can’t find out."

Though Xie Guan was smiling, he appeared sincere. Lin Xingshu glanced at Zhou Ruze in the back seat, his face a mask of conflict.

Just a kiss—it shouldn’t be a big deal, right? As long as they didn’t cross the final line...

He wasn’t doing this willingly. He had no choice. Just like when he married Zhou Ruze, he was backed into a corner. He desperately wanted justice for the Lin family. Zhou Ruze wouldn’t help him—only Xie Guan knew the truth...

"Fine."

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xingshu leaned in and planted a fleeting kiss on Xie Guan’s lips before pulling away.

That single kiss was enough to make his cheeks flame with humiliation. He couldn’t even look at Xie Guan, stammering, "T-There, I did it. Now tell me—mmph—!"

Before he could finish, Xie Guan yanked him close by the waist, claiming his mouth with animal hunger. Lin Xingshu’s eyes widened in shock as Xie Guan cupped the back of his head, plundering his mouth.

Xie Guan’s movements were rough, his kisses savage, all teeth and hunger. He even nipped at Lin Xingshu’s tongue, drawing a pained whimper.

Lin Xingshu struggled desperately, the rustling of fabric and wet sounds of their kiss amplified in the confined space.

"Mmmph—Xie Guan! Let go—ah! You’re hurting me!"

Tears welled in Lin Xingshu’s eyes, but Xie Guan was relentless, licking away the saliva at the corner of his mouth with greed.

By the time Xie Guan finally pulled back, Lin Xingshu was a mess—dazed eyes, fevered cheeks, lips swollen, and clothes crumpled.

"Mr. Lin," Xie Guan panted against his shoulder, "did your husband never teach you how to kiss? That barely qualified as a kiss."

Lin Xingshu bit his lip, shame burning in his gaze.

Zhou Ruze had never touched him after their marriage, let alone kissed him. He’d dropped out of college in his second year—he’d never known romance or real kisses before.

"Enough about that. Now tell me what you promised."

"So impatient."

Xie Guan leaned in to nuzzle his ear, even wrapping an arm around his neck.

"Of course I’ll tell you."

His voice dropped to a husky whisper, "The Lin family’s downfall... is closely tied to the man who shares your bed."

Boom—

The words detonated like thunder in Lin Xingshu’s mind, leaving him speechless. He turned mechanically, gaping wordlessly at Xie Guan, lips trembling as he struggled to form words.

After a long silence, he finally found his voice, denial written in the slow shake of his head. "N-No... that’s impossible. You’re lying."

"The Zhou family helped me in my time of need. They even married me despite my background. They’ve treated me well, never wanting for anything... That's impossible..."

"You’re lying! You have no evidence!"

Xie Guan settled back with deliberate nonchalance into the passenger seat. "Evidence?"

He chuckled, "Of course I have evidence, otherwise I wouldn’t have told you this... Mr. Lin, do you want to know?"

Lin Xingshu’s gaze snapped to Xie Guan. He knew Xie Guan wasn’t lying—there was no reason for him to deceive him. The Xie family was at the peak of their influence, while he was just a bird nesting in someone else's tree. Xie Guan gained nothing by tricking him.

"What do I have to do for you to tell me?"

Xie Guan smiled faintly and unbuttoned his shirt. Lin Xingshu bit his lip, turned his head away, and immediately said, "I can give you anything except my body."

"Mr. Lin, you’ve misunderstood. That wasn’t my intention."

"Then what do you want me to do?"

"Come here, closer."

Lin Xingshu frowned almost imperceptibly and slowly leaned toward Xie Guan. Xie Guan’s hands naturally rested on his shoulders as he spoke softly:

"Give me head here."

"What?!"

Lin Xingshu jerked upright, his pale face turned bright red. He shook his head repeatedly. "N-no! That kind of thing... I can’t! I’m married! I can’t cheat!"

"Mr. Lin, keep your voice down. Aren’t you afraid your husband might wake up?"

Xie Guan wrapped an arm around his neck again, his red lips breathing hotly against Lin Xingshu’s ear.

"It’s fine, Mr. Lin. We’re not actually doing it—how can it be called cheating? You must really want to know the whole story, don’t you? I can tell you... as long as you agree."

"Don’t feel guilty. Just pretend I’m your husband. I don’t mind. You should be able to manage that, right?"

"Mr. Lin, I really like you. Can you do this for me?"

Xie Guan continued coaxing him in his ear, even taking his hand. He wasn’t impatient, instead gently stroking Lin Xingshu’s head, soothing him with a soft, tender voice.

Lin Xingshu’s lips trembled slightly, unsure how to respond. Xie Guan didn’t pressure him, only tugged his earlobe and murmured:

"It’s alright, I won’t force you. Let’s swap numbers. Whenever you change your mind, you can reach out to me anytime..."

"Fine, I'll do it."

Xie Guan went still. He hadn’t expected Lin Xingshu to agree so quickly. Before he could react, Lin Xingshu abruptly moved from the driver’s seat to position himself between Xie Guan's legs. Under Xie Guan’s stunned gaze, Lin Xingshu lowered his head, hands trembling as he worked clumsily at Xie Guan's zipper.

His fingers shook uncontrollably, his entire body tense. Despite their usual dexterity, he couldn’t manage the task, looking as if he were on the verge of tears.

"Wait, if you don’t want to... Ah!"

Xie Guan jolted with pleasure, nearly losing control. An intense pleasure surged through him, sending shivers down his spine.

"Ah Shu... Ah Shu... slower..."

Unable to resist, Xie Guan reached out to stroke Lin Xingshu’s soft, dark hair, his breath coming faster as he took in Lin Xingshu’s tear-bright eyes.

"Ngh... A Guan... A Guan... I love you!"

A sleepy mumble suddenly came from Zhou Ruze in the back seat, accompanied by the sound of shifting. Lin Xingshu went rigid, instinctively gripping Xie Guan’s thighs.

Xie Guan glanced back at Zhou Ruze with a flicker of disgust before pinching Lin Xingshu’s earlobe and whispering:

"Don't stop. He’s deep asleep—he won’t notice..."

Lin Xingshu didn’t speak. He closed his eyes and continued, his heart breaking.

His first kiss, his first time giving head... all given to the man his husband loved. How utterly degrading.

Even at his lowest, he'd never thought to trade on his looks. Yet now, as a married man, he was debasing himself before his own husband, servicing another man...

Forgive me, forgive me... There was truly no other way.

He just wanted to restore the Lin family's honor, to vindicate his parents. He had no other way...

As long as they didn't have full sex, it should still be okay... right?