Xing Lixuan gently held Yu Antong's chin and kissed him, whispering, "Why are you always so affectionate?"

Xing Lixuan gazed deeply into Yu Antong's eyes. Truth be told, seeing Yu Antong formally address him as "Mr." online felt strange. After all, in person, Yu Antong was always playful, like a captivating sprite.

Although he's still adjusting, he truly appreciates how Yu Antong publicly expresses their intimate relationship in public. It's a testament to how much Yu Antong loves and accepts him, truly recognizing their marital bond.

Their marriage has evolved from one originally founded on mutual benefits to one bound by genuine emotions.

With a softened gaze, Xing Lixuan looked down at Yu Antong's belly, asking, "Has our son been behaving today? Isn’t it almost time for the prenatal checkup?"

"He's been good, just occasionally turning around or giving a little kick." Yu Antong recalled the sporadic movements in her belly, "Time has flown by so fast, I almost forgot about the checkup."

Xing Lixuan remarked, "How could you forget something so crucial?"

Yu Antong countered, "Well, I have you to remember for me, don't I?"

Before, Yu Antong used to keep track of everything on his own. However, he's grown more dependent on Xing Lixuan, realizing that Xing thought of everything for him.

He's definitely been pampered over time.

Yu Antong loves to be coddled, and Xing Lixuan indulges him, making him even more prideful.

Xing Lixuan is deeply gratified by the inherent trust and reliance in Yu Antong's tone. With great willingness, he packed their bags, and the next day, they flew to America.

Xing Lixuan has always cared for Yu Antong meticulously, almost as if he were raising a son. Perhaps when their child is born, he might not even care for the baby as attentively as he does for Yu Antong.

Under Xing Lixuan's devoted care, all of Yu Antong's medical results were, unsurprisingly, within normal limits.

The ultrasound images revealed that their baby had grown a bit more, with its outline appearing clearer than before.

Dr. Smith informed them that his experimental project would soon be completed. Once done, he could come to China, sparing Yu Antong the long journeys.

"Thank you for making the trip," Xing Lixuan expressed his gratitude, offering to provide a private jet for Dr. Smith, his assistants, and the medical equipment they'd be bringing.

Dr. Smith, upon hearing this, was delighted, "That would be fantastic!"

Several pieces of the medical equipment are bulky and delicate. Having a private jet for transport would undoubtedly be the most convenient option.

The pair didn't linger long, returning home once Yu Antong had rested sufficiently.

As they left the station, a fashionably dressed, slender young man passed by them. With Yu Antong pregnant and walking slowly, Xing Lixuan matched his pace.

The young man, moving at a normal speed, looked inadvertently in Yu Antong's direction. Upon noticing something, he kept his eyes fixed on Yu Antong's face.

Both Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong felt his gaze and turned to look at him simultaneously.

There was a hint of confusion in Yu Antong's eyes, seemingly asking, "Why are you staring at me?"

Xing Lixuan's gaze was much colder, making the stranger uneasy. Looking down, the man noticed Yu Antong's shoelace had come undone and quickly said, "Your shoelace is loose. Be careful not to trip."

Yu Antong looked down to see his comfortable white sneakers with a slightly loose lace. The man was merely trying to help.

"Thank you," Xing Lixuan nodded in appreciation.

"No need," the man, still rattled by Xing Lixuan's piercing gaze, quickly moved on.

Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong moved off to the side, avoiding the main path and approached a nearby bench. Just as Yu Antong was about to bend over to tie his shoelaces, Xing Lixuan steadied him, saying, "Sit down. I'll do it for you."

Yu Antong replied, "I think I can still manage to tie my own laces."

His words were somewhat uncertain, recalling how just half a month earlier, Xing Lixuan, fearing that Yu Antong might feel discomfort bending over, had taken on the duty of putting on and tying his shoes.

Even though Yu Antong had told him that he was being overly cautious and that he wasn't that frail, Xing Lixuan persisted.

At home, it was simpler. Yu Antong would just lift his foot, and Xing Lixuan would help him put on his shoes and tie them.

But outdoors, especially in a bustling airport, a young man like Yu Antong being assisted by another man seemed somewhat inappropriate.

Without saying a word, Xing Lixuan half-kneeled and quickly tied the lace for Yu Antong – it wasn't completely undone, just a bit loose. It took merely a second.

Jiang Mei, a member of the "Sisters' Group" initiated by Zhu Yucheng, had felt envious after seeing a photo of Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong. She had impulsively gone on an overseas shopping spree to soothe her single heart, hoping perhaps to meet a handsome flight attendant and kick off a sweet romance.

But she didn't encounter any attractive flight attendants. As soon as she returned to the country, she ran into the couple, Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong.

All she did was glance a couple of extra times at Yu Antong, but the cold glare she got from Xing Lixuan made it seem as if she was trying to steal his spouse. It almost frightened her.

Fortunately, she noticed Yu Antong's untied lace and used it as an excuse to slip away.

After taking a few steps, Jiang Mei couldn't resist looking back. Spotting Xing Lixuan and Yu Antong by the benches, she took out her phone, intending to snap a candid shot to share with her group and complain about her strange luck.

As she focused the camera and was about to capture the moment, she caught Xing Lixuan bending over to tie Yu Antong's shoelace!

Oh my goodness! The envy inside Jiang Mei was about to explode!

In the gay community, finding a good top was hard enough. Finding a genuine one who would bend over to tie shoelaces for their partner was almost impossible.

What charm did Yu Antong possess to make a stern man like Xing Lixuan so utterly devoted to him?

A "Tomato" Novel.

Filled with envy, Jiang Mei stomped her foot and shared the photo in the sisters' group chat.

City's Top Beauty: [Picture]

City's Top Beauty: "What luck do I have! I went overseas to cheer up, hoping to change from a sour fairy to a cheerful spirit. Instead, I bumped into them at the airport! And Xing Lixuan was even tying Yu Antong's shoelaces!"

Pure Maiden Waiting for Her Top: "Oh my gosh! Can't Yu Antong tie his own shoelaces?! Is he pretending to be a toddler?! Shameless display in public! I wish them gone!"

Brother, Look at Me: "Yu Antong must be an age-old fox spirit! How did he train a man to be this obedient? If he ever teaches a class, I'm enrolling first!"

A Sour Lemon: "Just wondering, why a spider spirit?"

I Want a Top: "Because of the Spider Cave legend. Orange, you're too young. If you don't understand, never mind."

After a short while, they started typing more resentfully.

PureInnocence_01: Apologies, I just had a moment there. [What's the use of my beauty if no one sees it? ?]

BigBroLookAtMe: The photos Orange shared the other day weren't as emotionally touching as this one. Today's photo has totally made me emotional.

SourLemon: Stop calling me Orange. From now on, I've gone sour. Call me Lemon.

City'sBeautyQueen: Yeah, so touching! Do you guys know how I noticed them in the first place?

SourLemon: How?

City'sBeautyQueen: I was looking down at my phone, walking past them, oblivious to their presence. Just as I was about to move ahead, I heard a deep, magnetic voice ask, "Baby, are your legs tired?"

IWantOne: Oh my gosh! [Shocked face ?]

City'sBeautyQueen: That voice was so enchanting! I had to look up. First reaction: Oh my! It's them! Second reaction: Dang it! Xing Lixuan is calling Yu Antong "Baby"!

SourLemon: The way you describe it, I can already picture it. That's just too sweet! Mr. Xing really dotes on Yu Antong, calling him "baby".

PureInnocence_01: The term "baby" is so sweet and endearing, OMG! I take back my earlier comment. Yu Antong has someone to pamper him, he has all the rights to be pampered his whole life. Tying shoelaces seems so trivial in comparison [Drowning in tears amidst lemons ?]

City'sBeautyQueen: Xing Lixuan seems to be quite the catch. To be treated so passionately, yet also hear the soft utterance of "baby" from him, Yu Antong is so lucky.

IWantOne: Don't even, I'm praying for a husband like that [I promise to be vegetarian for a lifetime if my wish comes true ?]

City'sBeautyQueen: Before knowing about their sweetness, I could lie to myself that such romance didn't exist in real life. Now, my standards have seemingly risen. How am I ever going to find a boyfriend?

SourLemon: Honestly, I want to befriend Yu Antong. Learn his secrets. How he managed to soften up a tough man like Xing Lixuan. He must be quite the romantic.

...

Little did Yu Antong know that the fleeting moment at the airport where Xing Lixuan tied his shoelaces would be captured.

Because of this, many in the city's gay circle who admired Xing Lixuan have now shifted their attention, wanting to befriend Yu Antong and learn his secrets.

At home, Xing Lixuan was massaging his legs. As his pregnancy advanced, his leg discomfort grew. His last trip to the U.S. wasn’t this bad.

"Mmm... Ahh..."

This time, the discomfort in his legs was severe. Every touch from Xing Lixuan made him moan and groan.

"Stay quiet," Xing Lixuan advised with tension in his muscles.

Yu Antong retorted, "It's so sore when you press! I'm already holding back." Even though it felt good afterward, the process was just too intense.

"Stinky husband! So fierce!" Yu Antong playfully kicked him.

Xing Lixuan, with his firm muscles, remained unaffected, but Yu Antong nearly twisted his toe.

Yu Antong gasped, "Ouch! That hurts!"

"Did you hurt yourself?" Seeing him in pain, Xing Lixuan quickly checked, ensuring there was no serious injury. "That's what you get for acting up!"

Yu Antong pouted, remaining silent, looking like a wronged child.

Xing Lixuan couldn't help but chuckle, "Feeling wronged, are you?"

Author's Note:

Zhu Yucheng: "Don't call me Orange anymore. I am Niu Gulu. Lemon."

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