Amidst Yu Antong's increasingly provocative teasing, Xing Lixuan continued eating, his face serene, his movements measured and poised.

Yu Antong flirted with Xing Lixuan for quite some time, but seeing him unmoved, he began to wonder if his allure towards Xing had diminished.

Slightly disheartened, he put down his utensils and wiped his mouth, only to be met with Xing Lixuan's distinctively cool voice.

"Finished eating?"

"Mhm." Yu Antong nodded, and the next moment, he was gently led by Xing Lixuan towards the elevator.

Instantly, Yu Antong grasped Xing Lixuan's intentions, chuckled quietly to himself, and while dragging his feet playfully, teasingly asked, "Heading back to the room? Don't want to go out and explore?"

As Xing Lixuan pressed the elevator button and stepped inside with Yu Antong, he remained silent, his gaze deep, internally tallying all the 'debts' Yu Antong had accumulated over the past ten months.

It's time those debts were settled.

Feeling Xing Lixuan's intense gaze, Yu Antong flinched slightly, pulling his neck in.

He had a premonition of a challenging night ahead!

Despite eagerly anticipating this, a sudden bout of stage fright set in. Why did he feel like fleeing now?

As soon as the elevator doors slid open, Yu Antong dashed out, evading Xing Lixuan's intense, almost predatory stare.

With a soft "beep", Yu Antong swiped the room card and opened the door, only to be immediately enveloped from behind by Xing Lixuan, who ushered him into the room.

With a swift movement, Xing Lixuan closed the door behind and effortlessly hoisted Yu Antong, heading straight for the room's expansive double bed.

Everything became a blur as Yu Antong found himself thrown onto the soft bed. The next moment, Xing Lixuan loomed over him, pinning his wrists down.

A kiss, gentle yet fierce, soon consumed them, and Yu Antong's thoughts started to fade…

Initially, Yu Antong playfully teased, but as time wore on, his joyful endurance waned.

"My love, I can't take any more. I'm exhausted~"

...

"Mmm~ Darling, we have a wedding to attend tomorrow. Spare me~"

...

At last, Yu Antong's voice held a hint of a whimper, feigning a grievance, "You're so mean to me now."

Xing Lixuan finally relented, resting his forehead against Yu's, his voice deep and sultry, "I just wanted to shower you with affection, my love."

Darkness settled outside, and after a full afternoon of 'activities', an utterly drained Yu Antong drifted into sleep in Xing Lixuan's embrace.

After holding Yu Antong for a couple of hours, Xing Lixuan woke up and glanced at the clock. It was only nine, still relatively early. He ordered dinner using the hotel's tablet.

He then moved quietly, heading to the bathroom for a shower before slipping into a pair of trousers and a shirt.

Before long, the hotel's room service delivered the dinner he had ordered.

Xing Lixuan fetched the tray to the bedroom. Yu Antong, who was awakened by the noise from the delivery, rubbed his eyes, squinting as he adjusted to the light.

Noticing him awake, Xing Lixuan softly said, “Awake, are you? Must be hungry. Let’s eat.”

Yu Antong tried to move but felt drained. He feebly kicked Xing Lixuan, who was standing by the bed, accusingly muttering, “Beast!”

His own hoarse voice startled him, and his accusatory gaze at Xing Lixuan intensified.

Clearly, this despicable man had given his all tonight, leaving him utterly spent.

If Xing Lixuan knew what Yu Antong was thinking, he’d likely remind him that he hadn’t yet repaid all of his 'debts' — there was much left.

Admittedly, Xing Lixuan had wanted to discipline the mischievous man, but he did genuinely care about him afterward.

Xing Lixuan allowed a couple more kicks to vent out the frustration before opening the porridge pot, suggesting, “Have some porridge first, to soothe your throat.”

“I can’t lift my arms, feed me,” Yu Antong commanded with a hint of pride.

Xing Lixuan pulled up a chair, seated himself next to the bed, and started feeding Yu Antong, asking, “What dish do you fancy?”

Pleased with the service, Yu Antong glanced at the tray, recognizing his favorites, and responded in a brighter mood, “All of them.”

So Xing Lixuan alternated between spoonfuls of porridge and small bites of dishes, feeding him.

After finishing a bowl of porridge, Yu Antong declined a refill, urging, “I’m full. Your turn to eat.”

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Xing Lixuan promptly finished the remaining porridge and dishes left by Yu Antong.

Having eaten, Yu Antong’s sleepiness had dispersed. He reached for his phone, considering a call home but thought better of it, considering the time difference and his parents’ early bedtime.

Their lack of calls implied that Xiaonian probably hadn’t caused any fuss.

While reassured, a tinge of dissatisfaction crept in — didn’t the little rascal miss him at all?

He was always overjoyed at home at the sight of him. Humph! So much for genuine father-son affection!

Upon realizing Yu Antong’s thoughts, Xing Lixuan couldn’t help but chuckle, “You’re worried if he fusses, and unhappy if he doesn’t. Why are you so demanding?”

Xing Lixuan felt a pang of sympathy for their young son, always struggling to please his demanding father.

Yu Antong playfully hugged Xing Lixuan's arm, pouting, “So what if I am?”

“Doesn’t matter. The tighter the better,” Xing Lixuan inquired, “Not sleepy?”

“Not sle...” Realizing a trap, Yu Antong quickly corrected himself, “Sleepy! Very sleepy!”

"It's late," Xin Li Xuan restrained him, "If you're not sleepy, let's do something else."

Then he added, "Remember to cling tightly."

Yu An Tong took a moment, then exclaimed, "Damn! You beast!"

...

Bearing in mind the wedding they were to attend the next day, Xin Li Xuan didn't go too far; he stopped as soon as Yu An Tong grew tired.

The following morning, Yu An Tong groaned as he stretched his aching back and unleashed a barrage of morning grumpiness at Xin Li Xuan.

After washing his face, Yu An Tong's phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Xin’s mother, he quickly answered.

Little Nian's cries came immediately, intermingling with soothing words from family members. Yu An Tong's heart raced.

Xin’s mother showed Little Nian the phone, "Baby, don't cry. Look, who's this? It's Daddy."

The little one was crying fiercely, big tears rolling down, completely inconsolable.

It had been so long since he'd seen his dad. Nothing mattered to him now, except his father.

Yu An Tong hurriedly spoke to catch Little Nian's attention, "Little Nian, darling, look here, look at Daddy."

Little Nian's crying began to subside as he recognized his father's voice. Blinking, he looked around.

Daddy! Where's Daddy?

After a moment, he finally found his father on the screen, his tiny mouth puckered, reaching out to touch the device. Xin’s father angled the phone so he could touch one corner.

Yu An Tong's heart shattered seeing his son so distressed. He now wished Little Nian didn't miss him rather than see him cry like this.

Yu An Tong reassured, "Darling, Daddy's right here. Don't cry anymore."

Xin’s mother wiped away Little Nian's tears, making it easier for him to see Yu An Tong.

"Ah!" Little Nian exclaimed with delight, looking from Yu An Tong to his grandmother, as if to say, "Look, Daddy's here!"

His large, shiny eyes, tear-filled from the recent crying, looked like glistening black pearls.

"Little Nian, be a good boy and call Daddy," Yu An Tong said, charmed by his son's big eyes.

"Ba, Baba!"

Overjoyed, Yu An Tong turned to Xin Li Xuan beside him, "Honey, did you hear that? Little Nian can call me Daddy now!"

Xin Li Xuan was also thrilled, embracing Yu An Tong, he said to their son, "Say it again."

Perhaps it was the long absence, but Little Nian indulged Xin Li Xuan this time. Without turning his back, he clapped his tiny hands and repeated, "Baba! Ba!"

Even though they knew their son didn't fully comprehend the term and was simply mimicking sounds, both fathers were ecstatic.

Xiao Nian called out a few times, shifting his attention from the excited look on his father's face. With his short arms outstretched, he clearly wanted Yu An Tong to hold him.

Yu An Tong couldn't pick him up and said, "How about a kiss from daddy? Kiss for Xiao Nian."

As he spoke, Yu An Tong puckered his lips, indicating he wanted to give a kiss.

Xiao Nian had shared many kisses with his father before. Seeing Yu An Tong's pouted lips, he no longer sought to be held, but instead tilted his head, presenting his chubby cheek, awaiting his father's kiss.

"Muah!" Yu An Tong made a loud kissing sound, playfully deceiving the little boy.

The chubby tot tilted his head and waited for a while, but no kiss came from his father. However, he clearly heard the kissing sound, didn't he?

What was going on?

The little chub turned his gaze to his father, his big eyes filled with confusion.

Yu An Tong burst into laughter, but Xiao Nian was not amused. He began to fuss impatiently.

"Why hasn't daddy kissed Xiao Nian? Kiss now!"

Yu An Tong initially wanted to distract him and prevent a tantrum. He hadn't expected the little one to be so sharp.

Left with no choice, Yu An Tong pretended to move in for a kiss. As the child turned away for a moment, he whispered hurriedly to Xing Li Xuan, "What should we do? How is your son so clever?"

Xing Li Xuan instructed his mother, "Mom, touch Xiao Nian's face with your hand."

Xing's mother immediately grasped her son's intention, tapping her grandson's chubby cheek twice, pretending it was a kiss from Yu An Tong.

The little tot was still so young. Even if he was smart, he couldn't discern a real kiss from a fake one, but he could certainly feel if someone touched him.

Sensing the touch, the little one grinned happily. That was more like it.

He tilted his head again, seeking another kiss.

Yu An Tong loudly went, "Muah!"

Xing's father approached with his phone while Xing's mother timely played the "kiss substitute."

Together, the family finally managed to pacify the little tot, who was even more demanding than Yu An Tong.

The little one had cried for quite a while earlier, draining much of his energy. After playing with Yu An Tong for a bit, he began to yawn. Xing's mother quickly began to gently pat him, lulling him to sleep.

She placed him in the cradle and left him under the watchful eye of the nanny, then carefully descended the stairs.

Yu An Tong inquired, "Mom, when did Xiao Nian start getting fussy?"

Xing's mother replied, "He began fussing this morning. He's been looking for you since he woke up. Toys used to distract him, but now they don't work. You both were away for a longer period this time, and he sensed it. No matter how we tried, he cried for you."

Yu An Tong responded, "We're returning tomorrow. If he wakes up and cries again, please call us."

After a few more words and seeing that it was almost time for the wedding, Yu An Tong ended the call. He and Xing Li Xuan tidied up, had a quick breakfast, and went to meet the others.

Author's Note: Xiao Nian: Was deceived?

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