Xu Rui sat on the edge of the bed. Listening to the sound of running water coming from the bathroom, he nervously gripped his silky pajama pants, his palms growing damp with sweat.
Whenever he thought about what Yue Lingtian was going to do to him later, his heart tightened with fear.
Although he didn’t dislike being intimate with Yue Lingtian and had mentally prepared himself for it, the thought of that kind of union still felt unnatural to Xu Rui. Men weren’t naturally equipped with such an organ. Just thinking about the place that would be used to receive Yue Lingtian tonight filled him with fear that seemed to rise from the depths of his heart.
In fact, Xu Rui wasn’t completely ignorant about relations between men. Li Wenzhe had already begun educating him when he arranged Xu Rui’s blind dates. However, Xu Rui had been resistant to the idea in the first place, and he had also felt too embarrassed to seriously study or observe anything. Thinking about how little time Yue Lingtian spent on Earth each year, Xu Rui had simply resigned himself to enduring a few days of being penetrated. He just had to bear with it, and eventually it would be over.
The sound of the shower didn’t send Xu Rui’s imagination running wild. Instead, it made him even more restless.
To distract himself, he turned his thoughts toward the magnificent wedding ceremony that had taken place that day.
He had to admit, Yue Lingtian had really put a lot of thought into it. Could it be that he was actually a romantic at heart? Was his usual cold demeanor merely an act to look cool?
Well, Xu Rui decided to start thinking about everything from the moment Yue Lingtian had brought him back to the blue-brick villa. Perhaps that would ease some of his current anxiety…
Today, the blue-brick villa located in the suburbs had been decorated inside and out with the character 囍, symbolizing double happiness. Everyone was dressed in brand-new clothes. Anyone passing by could tell that this household was celebrating a wedding.
The living room on the first floor was already bustling with noise. The entire Yue family, including all their relatives, had gathered there. Young and old alike filled the room, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. Everyone chatted while eagerly looking toward the entrance, waiting for Yue Lingtian to bring his bride home.
When Yue Lingtian’s imposing nine-dragon flying vessel appeared above the blue-brick villa, Chief Steward Yue immediately began directing the household staff to their assigned positions. At the same time, deafening firecrackers erupted.
Inside the flying vessel, Yue Lingtian’s large hand, which was wrapped around Xu Rui’s waist, tightened slightly.
“Xiao Rui, look down,” he whispered into Xu Rui’s ear.
Xu Rui glanced at Ji Weixin, who was sitting to one side like a stone statue. Feeling uncomfortable, he tried to wriggle free, but as usual, he couldn’t escape that warm, powerful hand.
He had no choice but to let Yue Lingtian hold him around the waist as he leaned forward to look down.
The moment he saw the scene below, his mouth fell slightly open.
On the rooftop terrace of the blue-brick villa, bright red roses had been arranged into an enormous character 囍, surrounded by pink roses arranged in the shape of a heart.
Such vivid colors and such an eye-catching character! Any flying vessel passing overhead would be able to see it!
Xu Rui’s eyes flickered. His fingertips, resting against the cabin window, turned slightly white. After a long while, he turned to look at Yue Lingtian.
“Was this your idea?”
Yue Lingtian tightened his arm around him and raised an eyebrow.
“What do you think?”
Xu Rui’s heart trembled. His lips moved slightly, but he couldn’t find the words to answer.
It would have been a lie to say he wasn’t touched. Whether it had been the proposal or the wedding procession, Yue Lingtian had brought him countless pleasant surprises.
Although Xu Rui was a man and wouldn’t look forward to romance in the same way a woman might, the feeling of being cherished, of having someone place him at the very center of their heart, was simply wonderful. It was impossible to resist.
Thinking about everything Yue Lingtian had done for him, an indescribable emotion slowly welled up from the depths of Xu Rui’s heart.
His heart was beating rapidly. Lowering his eyes, he looked once more at the brilliant red character 囍 on the rooftop.
Suddenly, his chin was lifted.
Xu Rui involuntarily opened his misty eyes and looked at Yue Lingtian’s strikingly handsome face above him.
“Do you think someone else came up with this idea?” Yue Lingtian asked.
His warm breath brushed against Xu Rui’s nose. Xu Rui couldn’t answer. He could only watch as those perfectly sculpted, thin lips slowly moved closer.
“Speak!”
“Something this beautiful… Only you could have thought of it.”
Xu Rui could already sense the danger. If he didn’t flatter Yue Lingtian a little, he was afraid he would be punished.
A muffled chuckle escaped Yue Lingtian’s lips before they covered Xu Rui’s.
He licked and lightly tasted his lips.
The tip of his tongue gently traced Xu Rui’s soft, full upper lip. Yue Lingtian couldn’t help sighing with satisfaction. It had been so long since he’d held his darling, and even longer since he’d kissed him. His taste was still as sweet as ever.
Yue Lingtian knew perfectly well why Xu Rui had gone on blind dates. At the same time, he also knew exactly what he wanted.
Xu Rui might be weak, but Yue Lingtian didn’t need a partner as powerful as himself. Life was life, and business was business. They were two entirely different things.
Xu Rui was innocent and fragile, but mentally, he was pure and resilient. Those were precisely the qualities Yue Lingtian liked about him.
If he wanted Xu Rui to devote himself to him wholeheartedly, Yue Lingtian needed to fulfill Xu Rui’s wishes.
Xu Rui’s wishes were ridiculously easy for him to accomplish. But once he did, Xu Rui would be grateful to him for the rest of his life and would never betray him.
“Don’t worry. I’ll protect you and your mother-in-law’s safety.”
Yue Lingtian gently brushed aside the black hair falling over Xu Rui’s forehead. His fingers caressed Xu Rui’s delicate eyebrows and eyes as he made his solemn promise in a low voice.
“Really?”
Xu Rui’s eyes lit up. His hands, which had still been trying to push Yue Lingtian away, suddenly relaxed. He tilted his head up to look at him, his moist lips trembling slightly.
Yue Lingtian answered arrogantly, “I always keep my word!”
Xu Rui looked at Yue Lingtian. His clear, ink-black eyes were bright and shining. Then his eyebrows curved into a smile.
“Thank you.”
Yue Lingtian tapped Xu Rui’s lips with a finger and said quietly, “Remember, you’re my man! Your body belongs to me, and your heart can belong to no one else!”
Xu Rui nodded seriously.
“Yes! I’ll be the most qualified military spouse!”
Yue Lingtian puckered his lips and leaned closer to Xu Rui.
“Then give me something practical. A kiss.”
Xu Rui’s eyebrows twitched violently. His forehead was practically covered in black lines.
Wasn’t he being serious? Yue Lingtian had interrupted him so casually that it made everything seem like a joke.
When Xu Rui looked up again, Yue Lingtian’s face had already filled his vision. But those eyes made him pause.
They were serious and resolute eyes, the kind that inspired complete trust.
While Xu Rui was still momentarily distracted, Yue Lingtian’s lips had already pressed against his.
Their lips met, their breaths mingling. An indescribable tenderness passed between them.
However, before Xu Rui could properly savor the warmth and softness of their touching lips, Yue Lingtian had already forcefully pried his lips apart and launched an aggressive assault.
Xu Rui had long since experienced Yue Lingtian’s domineering nature. He never allowed Xu Rui to resist or refuse him.
And Yue Lingtian’s earlier promise, together with that unwavering gaze, had felt like a heavy hammer striking Xu Rui’s heart, driving deep roots into it.
His acceptance of reality, his gratitude toward Yue Lingtian, and the thrilling pleasure that was gradually spreading through his mouth all made Xu Rui choose to submit.
He opened his mouth to welcome Yue Lingtian’s kiss. Breathing rapidly, he hesitated for a moment before tentatively reaching out and placing his hands on Yue Lingtian’s shoulders.
Xu Rui’s initiative only made Yue Lingtian demand more passionately. He pulled Xu Rui even closer.
Every inch of Xu Rui’s mouth was swept over by Yue Lingtian’s agile yet domineering tongue. He didn’t even spare the back of his throat…
Xu Rui felt as though his waist was about to snap from being squeezed so tightly. His tongue had been sucked until it was numb and sore, yet strangely, the sensation brought him even more pleasure.
His head tilted backward. Saliva that he couldn’t swallow in time trickled from the corner of his mouth. The ambiguous sounds of sucking and their rapid breathing were especially noticeable in the quiet space.
Xu Rui’s face was flushed. His hands clung weakly to Yue Lingtian, and he could no longer stop the hand that had slipped inside his clothes…
“Ahem! Ahem!”
An extremely ill-timed cough suddenly rang out, startling the newlyweds out of their passionate kiss.
Xu Rui hurriedly tried to push Yue Lingtian away, but Yue Lingtian pulled him firmly into his embrace instead.
Xu Rui buried his face in Yue Lingtian’s chest, too embarrassed to look up. He had completely forgotten that there was someone else inside the flying vessel.
Yue Lingtian’s razor-sharp gaze mercilessly swept over Ji Weixin. The cold aura radiating from him was almost enough to freeze Ji Weixin solid.
Before he could actually freeze, Ji Weixin struggled to explain himself.
“My dear cousin, now really isn’t the time for consummating the marriage! I was only reminding you that the auspicious hour is approaching. Everyone is still waiting for you to bring your bride home.”
Hearing those words only made Xu Rui more embarrassed. The exposed backs of his ears were so red they looked ready to bleed.
Yue Lingtian shot Ji Weixin a glance and gave him a threatening look that clearly said, Just you wait.
Ji Weixin helplessly spread his hands.
As a qualified best man, wasn’t it his responsibility to stop an engaged couple who hadn’t even completed their wedding ceremony from getting down to business right there and then?
Sigh. It was so hard being a good person!
Yue Lingtian reached out to straighten Xu Rui’s clothes. He rubbed his flushed cheek and said softly, “We have to go down now.”
Xu Rui lowered his head.
“Mm.”
Yue Lingtian glanced at Xu Rui and ordered, “Descend!”
After Yue Lingtian and Xu Rui were escorted into the villa by the surrounding crowd, another round of activity began.
Worshipping the gods, pouring tea, serving tea, and so on…
Xu Rui felt as though he were a puppet on strings. One moment he was being pulled over here, and the next he was being dragged over there. After being shuffled around repeatedly, his head was practically spinning.
Hearing people address him as the “bride” and listening to others wish him “an early and prosperous family with children,” Xu Rui felt completely dazed.
Was this a dream?
If it was, please don’t let him wake up.
In contrast, Yue Lingtian seemed as relaxed as someone strolling through a garden. He stayed right beside Xu Rui, occasionally reminding him what to do.
Apart from when they served tea to Yue Tai’an and Ou Xue’er, and Yue Xiao and Ji Xuan, when both of them had to kneel, Yue Lingtian refused to kneel before anyone else.
Thanks to him, Xu Rui didn’t have to kneel either.
The evening wedding banquet was even more extravagant.
The Yue family had booked the entire top floor of the largest shopping district in northern China, arranging a continuous wedding feast that would last for three days.
Xu Rui only made a brief appearance when the wedding banquet began. After making a toast to their relatives, Yue Lingtian had someone escort him home and take him to the bridal chamber.
It wasn’t long before Yue Lingtian returned as well.
Naturally, the brothers’ group would handle the toasting and drinking. Otherwise, what was the point of Yue Lingtian having such a large group of brothers?
Toasting, blocking drinks, and drinking—more than a hundred brothers took turns, and they still hadn’t had enough. Why would Yue Lingtian need to get involved?
He was the groom today. Naturally, he wouldn’t waste his energy at the banquet. There was still someone waiting for him in the bridal chamber.
At an event hosted by a family like the Yue family, apart from relatives and friends who genuinely came to offer their blessings, most other guests attended to expand their social networks, strengthen business relationships, or maintain personal connections in the hope of obtaining greater benefits.
Yue Lingtian had absolutely no desire to waste his time and energy on such things.
Xu Hesheng had arrived very early with Li Wenzhe and Xu Yi, taking their places as members of the host family.
Taking advantage of their marriage connection with the Yue family, Xu Hesheng and Xu Yi had gotten acquainted with many influential figures. Everyone seemed interested in cooperating with the Xu Corporation, and Xu Hesheng had been grinning from ear to ear all evening.
When enormous profits were at stake, people often had ulterior motives behind their seemingly friendly gestures.
Behind those warm, amiable smiles, who was genuine and who was pretending?
Thinking about Xu Hesheng’s smug expression and triumphant air during the toasting ceremony at the beginning of the wedding banquet, Xu Rui couldn’t help revealing a mocking smile.
Go ahead and laugh. Laugh as much as you like.
Your good days are almost over…
As soon as Yue Lingtian came out, he saw Xu Rui sitting quietly on the edge of the bed, wearing that mocking smile.
His bright red silk pajamas made his fair little face look delicate and rosy, like a flower bud about to bloom.
Before Xu Rui could put away the smile on his lips, he felt an especially heated gaze settle over him.
He raised his head and saw Yue Lingtian leaning against the bathroom doorway, looking at him with an amused, half-smile.
The bright red silk pajamas Yue Lingtian wore were the same style as Xu Rui’s, but they gave him an entirely different appearance.
Even in that rosy red color, Yue Lingtian still exuded a masculine, imposing presence.
Xu Rui didn’t know how he should react.
Should he walk over, or remain seated and wait for Yue Lingtian to come to him?
Before Xu Rui could decide, Yue Lingtian had already started walking over.
Beneath his loosely hanging pajamas, Yue Lingtian’s body was filled with explosive strength. His feet, stepping onto the carpet, were sturdy and powerful. His gaze remained fixed on Xu Rui, focused and dangerous.
Xu Rui suddenly felt like a tender, delicious little lamb being watched by a mighty male lion.
He was frightened and helpless, able only to watch as danger approached one step at a time.
The pressure was too much!
Xu Rui turned his head and took a breath, instinctively shrinking backward a little.
The wedding night was often compared by the ancients to passing the imperial examinations and achieving the highest honors. But that comparison really wasn’t suitable for Xu Rui.
The closer Yue Lingtian came, the more nervous Xu Rui became.
His fingers unconsciously tightened around the bedsheet. He licked his dry lips.
Such an unintentional gesture of temptation only made Yue Lingtian’s mouth go dry.
Yue Lingtian’s red silk pajamas were now right in front of him.
Xu Rui’s fingers curled until they turned white. He firmly raised his head and looked at Yue Lingtian.
No matter what, he had to take the initiative first.
“Lingtian, I…”
“Ah!”
Xu Rui had barely gotten the first few words out when Yue Lingtian suddenly lifted his chin and kissed him.
Then, with a quick lift and pull, Xu Rui’s body rose into the air. By the time he regained his senses, Yue Lingtian had already placed him in the middle of the bed.
Yue Lingtian’s tall, powerful body immediately pressed down over him.
He left Xu Rui no room to resist. His lips and tongue were completely occupied.
Yue Lingtian’s domineering presence enveloped Xu Rui from head to toe.