Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Ye Jia braced himself for a potential double-team scolding from his brother and brother-in-law, standing dejectedly by the sofa.

Beside him, the Husky’s tongue lolled out, and the Golden Retriever wagged its tail. The three of them, lined up together, looked rather like schoolchildren awaiting punishment.

"Brother, I was wrong," Ye Jia admitted cautiously, taking the initiative to apologize.

Ye Weian’s face remained expressionless. "What exactly did you do wrong?"

Ye Jia ticked off on his fingers: "I shouldn’t have said on WeChat that you’re so cruel, and I shouldn’t have said that brother-in-law doesn't satisfy you…" He stole a timid glance at Ye Weian, not daring to look at Zhou Huaichen at all. "Anyway, I was wrong."

"Oh?" Ye Weian remained impassive.

Zhou Huaichen, however, was perfectly composed, even cracking a slight smile.

Ye Weian shot him a look.

—[What’s so funny?]

—[Your mischievous brother said you’re not good in bed!]

Zhou Huaichen brought a fist to his lips, concealing the smile, and whispered softly in Ye Weian’s ear, "The way you discipline your brother is truly adorable."

His voice was barely audible, meant only for the two of them, carrying a gentle, coaxing undertone.

Ye Weian’s heart gave a sudden leap.

—[Ahem.]

—[We’re in front of your brother, keep it down!]

Zhou Huaichen chuckled again.

Ye Weian was in a better mood after being coaxed, but he had no intention of letting his mischievous younger brother off the hook.

He tugged Zhou Huaichen along and fixed his gaze on Ye Jia.

"Brother," Ye Jia whined pitifully, then turned to Zhou Huaichen for help. "Brother-in-law…"

Only his brother-in-law could save him now.

Ye Weian drawled, "Why call him brother-in-law? Call him sister-in-law."

"Ah." Ye Jia’s gaze darted between Ye Weian and Zhou Huaichen.

His brother had a powerful aura, but Mr. Zhou’s presence was even more commanding.

Calling him sister-in-law… didn’t seem quite right, did it?

Ye Weian narrowed his eyes. "Hmm?"

Ye Jia immediately bowed deeply to Zhou Huaichen. "Sister-in-law!"

Even though Mr. Zhou had a strong presence, his brother was the one who held his fate in his hands… T T

Zhou Huaichen held Ye Weian’s hand, his fingertips playfully tracing circles on his palm, but his expression remained perfectly serious. "Hello."

He paused. "I didn’t bring a gift this time. I’ll make it up to you next time."

Ye Jia was pleasantly surprised.

Brother-in-law didn’t mind him being called sister-in-law?

Could it be… his brother was the one on top?

In that instant, Ye Jia’s admiration for his brother reached its zenith.

His brother was the man who could dominate Mr. Zhou!

Ye Weian: "…"

His foolish brother couldn’t even hide his expressions. Ye Weian’s hand itched again, wanting to give his brother a good thumping.

—[Why can’t I be the one to overpower A Chen?]

—[I’m the man who’s going to tie A Chen to the bed and have my way with him for three days and three nights!]

—[Hmm, before bed, I’ll go research that 'bondage play' post in the Super Topic and learn how to tie someone up.]

Zhou Huaichen’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Super Topic? Bondage play?

He understood.

His gaze fell upon the handsome face of the person beside him, and he suddenly smiled softly.

Tie him to the bed?

Three days and three nights?

Since it was Wei An’s request, he would certainly fulfill it.

On their wedding day…

Imagining their wedding night, on the bright red marital bed, with this person in his arms, overcome with passion, Zhou Huaichen’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He lowered his eyelids slightly, concealing the deep desire in his eyes.

Ye Weian had no idea that Zhou Huaichen was already thinking about their life after marriage. He was still lecturing his brother: "Have you finished handling the documents?"

Ye Jia: "…"

Ye Jia dared not speak.

He had spent the entire afternoon looking at the documents, but he couldn’t understand most of them. His brother hadn't been there to guide him, so it was like reading a foreign language.

Ye Weian clicked his tongue. "Alright, go to sleep. We'll settle this tomorrow."

For the past half month, Ye Jia had occasionally stayed overnight at the old mansion. Grandpa Lin had prepared a guest room specifically for him and stocked it with many new changes of clothes, including custom-made expensive suits and casual wear.

When his father found out that he was staying at the old mansion and that the old butler liked him, he was overjoyed and immediately packed a bunch of his things and sent them to the old mansion.

Ye Jia: "…"

He was utterly speechless.

His father had no idea that he was being tormented by his brother every day at the old mansion.

Making a slacker strive for ambition—his brother was truly cruel.

Ye Weian ignored his foolish brother and pulled Zhou Huaichen upstairs.

Ye Jia watched the two leave, suddenly realizing—brother-in-law… wait, sister-in-law—was staying over?!

……

Ye Weian directly pulled Zhou Huaichen into his bedroom: "You're staying here tonight."

The bright light illuminated his face, his dark, shining eyes incredibly luminous.

Zhou Huaichen was silent for a moment, then gently cupped his face and said, "I should sleep in the guest room."

Ye Weian immediately grew displeased.

—[Did I keep you here just so you could sleep in the guest room?]

—[A Chen, are you not capable?]

Zhou Huaichen’s gaze darkened, staring at him intently for a few seconds before taking his hand and gently placing it against his lower abdomen.

Ye Weian: "!!!"

—[It's… so big…]

Zhou Huaichen pulled him into his arms, kissed the top of his head, and said in a hoarse voice, "If we sleep together, I might not be able to control myself."

Ye Weian: "…"

His whole heart felt like it was burning.

This man was just too smooth, too good at this!

Ugh.

With the heat still lingering on his face, he asked, "Then why did you agree to stay over?"

If he was afraid of losing control, wouldn’t it be better to go back?

Zhou Huaichen fell silent again for a moment, his fingertips gently rubbing Ye Weian’s earlobe as he pressed their foreheads together and said, "Because I couldn't bear to be apart from you."

Ye Weian gasped softly, his breath swallowed by the man’s kiss.

Zhou Huaichen’s voice grew even huskier: "We’ve been apart for half a month. I’ve missed you every single day."

He pecked kisses on the lips of the person in his arms, his voice low and deep, "I wanted to be closer to you, even if it meant staying next door."

Ye Weian suddenly felt overcome with emotion.

He wrapped his arms around Zhou Huaichen’s waist and whispered, "I understand."

The two held each other quietly for a while.

Ye Weian took his hand and led him to the bedside, saying, "Then you have to help me fall asleep first."

Zhou Huaichen’s eyes brimmed with tenderness.

He took off his shoes and got into bed, pulling Ye Weian into his arms, gently stroking his face and hair as he said, "Sleep."

Ye Weian had slept all afternoon and wasn't actually sleepy.

Seeing this, Zhou Huaichen didn’t stop stroking his hair, instead chatting soothingly with him: "Hong Ke and the others want to meet you."

Ye Weian was taken aback for a moment before realizing Zhou Huaichen was officially introducing him to his childhood friends.

He rubbed his chin against the back of Zhou Huaichen’s hand and said, "I did say I’d host them last time… After Chi Li’s banquet, I’ll invite them."

Zhou Huaichen’s fingertips brushed over his soft lips: "Okay."

……

Over the next week, Ye Weian and Zhou Huaichen spent every day cultivating their relationship. Zhou Huaichen had said he would pursue him, and true to his word, he sent a bouquet of flowers daily, went on dates with him, visited delicious restaurants, and took strolls through lively streets.

Ye Weian was in a great mood, even disciplining his mischievous younger brother more gently.

The said mischievous younger brother, still buried in paperwork every day: "…"

Thanks, but it doesn’t feel any easier.

Ye Weian also made time to research that "Abstinence Play" from the Super Topic, feeling that after meeting Zhou Huaichen’s childhood friends, it would be time to carry out his plan.

Soon, it was Friday—the day before Chi Li’s mother’s birthday banquet.

After work, Ye Weian gathered his things, ready to go on a date with Zhou Huaichen.

They had agreed to have dinner at the Zhou family home today, taking the opportunity to bond with their two daughters. Ye Weian hadn’t had Uncle Wang’s cooking in a week and missed it quite a bit.

Before heading to the Zhou residence, he and Zhou Huaichen would first stop by the Ye family home to pick up the Husky and the Golden Retriever, planning to formally introduce their two sons to their two daughters and let them bond.

Ye Weian took the private elevator downstairs, his steps light and cheerful as he thought about Zhou Huaichen waiting for him below.

The system suddenly chimed in: [Host, I found out—Chi Li also invited Lin Chang. He plans to drug both you and Lin Chang at the banquet!]

Ye Weian: "?"

The system: [He intends to live-stream you and Lin Chang in bed.]

Ye Weian: "…"

The system fumed: [Chi Li is a CEO—how could he resort to such vile and malicious tactics?]

The system: [I see—it must be Yan Qing’s idea!]

Ye Weian wasn’t angry.

He and Zhou Huaichen had long anticipated that Chi Li would stir up trouble at the banquet, most likely by framing him.

He and A Chen had also prepared a "gift" for Chi Li—before Chi Li could drug him, he would definitely be arrested by the police.

But… drugging?

As Ye Weian stepped out of the private elevator and walked toward Zhou Huaichen’s car parked at the entrance, he thought to himself.

—[I wonder if that drug would harm your health.]

—[If it doesn’t, maybe I could feed some to A Chen and tie him up and have some fun.]

Zhou Huaichen, who had just lowered the car window to look his way: "?"

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