Chapter 156 Shameless

Chapter 156: Shameless

Star Frost immediately wiggled joyfully, its slender body twining around his fingers, the cold scales gleaming in the sunlight.

"Why haven't you scrammed yet? Want me to close the door and let Dahuang the dog out?" Cheng Ge looked up and glared at Yun Xunyu, his tone hostile.

Yun Xunyu let out a low laugh, the sound like thin ice in winter—brittle and cold.

He took a step forward, his long hair drifting lightly in the wind: "Dear, you're so cruel. I've long been yours, and now you want to drive me away?"

Cheng Ge: "???"

"Bullshit! I don't take trash!" He looked shocked, instinctively stepping back a half-step.

Yun Xunyu tilted his head slightly, a stray lock of hair slipping from his shoulder, his tone matter-of-fact: "You took in Star Frost, so naturally you've accepted me."

He paused, then added, "Star Frost and I are one—both belong to you."

Cheng Ge: "..."

These words struck like a thunderbolt, giving him goosebumps.

Without a second word, he yanked Star Frost off his wrist and flung it back to Yun Xunyu.

The silver snake drew a graceful arc through the air, landing steadily on Yun Xunyu's shoulder.

But it was clearly displeased; with a flick of its tail, it swiftly darted back onto Cheng Ge, this time burrowing into his collar.

The cold body slithered against his skin, finally coiling around his neck, its head nuzzling his chin, its eyes wet and shiny as it looked up at him.

"Hiss—" Cheng Ge sucked in a cold breath. The sensation was too bizarre, making all his hairs stand on end.

He reached out to pull it off, but Star Frost clung to him stubbornly, looking at him with a pleading gaze.

Seeing this, Yun Xunyu's lips curled slightly, and he said slowly, "Look, Star Frost really likes you too, dear. It doesn't want to leave."

Cheng Ge took a deep breath and gritted his teeth: "Yun Xunyu, you fucking—"

Before he could finish, Star Frost rubbed against his cheek again, its cold tongue lightly brushing his skin, as if trying to ingratiate itself.

The touch was too eerie; Cheng Ge stiffened, feeling a chill shoot from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

He endured it as long as he could, then finally grabbed Star Frost's head and snarled, "Move again, and tonight it's snake stew!"

Star Frost immediately froze, shrinking back pitifully, but still refusing to leave his body.

Yun Xunyu chuckled softly, stepping closer, his long hair flowing in the breeze, glinting in the sunlight.

"Dear..."

Cheng Ge rolled his eyes, ignoring him, and turned to leave.

But as soon as he took a step, the tip of Star Frost's tail hooked onto his belt.

Meanwhile, its head bit onto Yun Xunyu's hair, stretching taut into a straight line, refusing to let go.

Cheng Ge: "..."

Cheng Ge's temple veins bulged. He grabbed Star Frost's tail and pulled hard, "Let go! No, let go of the tail!"

Star Frost flinched in pain but stubbornly held on. The standoff between man and snake was utterly ridiculous.

Yun Xunyu stood by, a hint of amusement flickering in his misty eyes.

He gently raised his hand, and Star Frost obediently released them both, but still lingered on Cheng Ge's shoulder, unwilling to leave.

"What exactly do you want?" Cheng Ge finally lost his patience, turning to glare at Yun Xunyu.

Yun Xunyu unhurriedly glanced toward the gate, where a group of servants carried a dozen sandalwood chests into the mansion.

Cheng Ge frowned so hard it could crush a fly: "You stinking fish, what the hell is wrong with you?"

Yun Xunyu smiled without saying a word, then gestured.

The attendants immediately lined up the chests in a row and opened them one by one before him.

With a few thuds, the lids lifted.

Cheng Ge inadvertently glanced over and was almost blinded his damn eyes—

The chests were packed to the brim with gold, silver, jewels, and silks, the radiance so dazzling he couldn't open his eyes.

Damn! Some have too much, others too little!

Cheng Ge involuntarily swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing: "This... this is..."

Yun Xunyu spoke slowly, his slender fingers gently stroking the treasures.

"Twelve South Sea luminous pearls, a pair of Western Region glass goblets, an authentic work by Master Gu of the former dynasty, cloud brocade embroidered with gold thread, a jade belt of Khotan green jade..."

He paused here, then suddenly chuckled: "But the nanmu coffin is out—that's not suitable as a betrothal gift."

Cheng Ge: "..."

Weren't these the burial items he'd asked Zhou Mingqi for when he thought he was about to die? How did this bastard manage to collect them all?!

"What else, dear, do you want?" Yun Xunyu suddenly leaned in, his warm breath brushing against his ear, "I'll find them all for you."

Cheng Ge jumped back and slapped him across the face.

"You... you... don't fucking talk in my ear!" Cheng Ge glared at him. "And who asked for your betrothal gifts?! I'm going to marry a wife..."

The slap left a clear handprint on Yun Xunyu's pale cheek.

But instead of getting angry, he let out a low laugh.

His tongue lightly licked the corner of his lips, the beauty mark under his eye frighteningly red.

"Then I'll marry you, dear," he suddenly closed in, his icy fingertips brushing the back of Cheng Ge's hand, his voice laced with seduction. "Consider these as my dowry."

Cheng Ge almost choked on his own spit: "Bullshit! I'm going to marry the Scribe's daughter! Who the hell wants you!"

"Then..." Yun Xunyu tilted his head, black hair slipping from his shoulder, "She can be the principal wife, and I'll be the concubine?"

"Not even a concubine's spot for you!" Cheng Ge kicked over a wooden stool in anger.

"Then..." Yun Xunyu's voice suddenly paused, then he whispered by his ear, "Then I won't take any title. We'll do it secretly. I'll be your lover..."

Cheng Ge's eyes nearly rolled into the back of his head, his brain buzzing, blood rushing to his head: "Why the fuck don't you just say you'll be my dog?!"

"Can I?" Yun Xunyu raised an eyebrow with a smile, his tone devoid of any anger that should come with being humiliated.

Cheng Ge: "... ..."

Filthy bastard, that's what you are!

He had no other tricks left, so he rolled up his sleeves and got ready to solve it with force.

But just as he grabbed Yun Xunyu by the collar, the latter said softly, "The inn is too shabby, dear. I just can't stand it..."

"None of my goddamn business!" Cheng Ge snarled.

"I want to move in and live with you, dear." Yun Xunyu said it as if it were only natural, his eyes welling up.

Cheng Ge gritted his teeth in fury: "This is Prince Cui's mansion! It's not my home!

If you've got the guts, go straight to Cui Ji! I wouldn't mind even if you slept with him!"

Hearing this, Yun Xunyu's expression quickly turned serious, and he looked at the dozen chests of jewels: "Think of these as a temporary lodging fee. I'll take care of my own food, clothing, and expenses."

At these words, Cheng Ge couldn't help but lift his eyes to Yun Xunyu, then his gaze fell on the chests of treasure.

To be honest, Cheng Ge was spineless; his iron will even wavered for a moment.

If all these things were his, then he wouldn't need to borrow money from Yuli for the betrothal gifts.

And what if he actually found that Divine Doctor Bai or whatever, and even if the doctor agreed to treat him, the consultation fee might be exorbitant?

Back in his own world, there were so many news reports of people dying from illness because they couldn't afford treatment.

Yun Xunyu saw his hesitation and pressed his advantage: "And..."

"And what?" Cheng Ge stepped back warily, his eyes cautious.

His chastity was as unbreakable as proletarian revolutionary solidarity!

"And, dear, the residual poison in your body hasn't been cleared. Only I can cure it. If it flares up in the middle of the night..."

Cheng Ge stared at Yun Xunyu, silent for a long time...

"Creak—" A dilapidated wooden door is pushed open from outside.

Cheng Ge brushed off some dust with his hand, pointed at the woodshed, and said, "No problem with you sleeping here, right?"

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