In the afternoon, more visitors came to see Huo Youcheng.
He had a good reputation, not solely due to his wealth but also because he was a loyal friend. Before being hurt by the Ye family, he was a bright and cheerful young man. Although his personality had changed, becoming more dissolute, he remained kind to his friends.
Ye Zhi didn’t recognize the visitors well. After a brief greeting, he returned to the living room sofa to read. Shortly after, more visitors arrived, this time familiar faces—Cheng Yanzhou and Qing Qing.
Qing Qing was still in women’s clothing, though in a different outfit, with a similar style and makeup as yesterday, looking exquisite and beautiful. Surprised by his appearance, Ye Zhi hurriedly asked after Cheng Yanzhou went inside, “Why are you still in women’s clothing?”
“Hubby’s request,” Qing Qing said shyly, blushing. “He really likes it. Zhi Zhi, I’m sorry for leaving you with the bill yesterday. I brought money to pay you back today.” He pulled out a wad of cash and handed it to Ye Zhi.
Ye Zhi quickly waved his hand, “No need, it’s the same if I pay.”
Qing Qing insisted, “I promised to treat you, and you came along for me.” He forcibly tried to give the money to Ye Zhi. As they were pushing it back and forth, a few people pushed Huo Youcheng out. He asked, “What are you two arguing about?”
“I owe Zhi Zhi money,” Qing Qing took advantage of Ye Zhi’s momentary distraction to snatch his wallet from his pocket, “I’ll put it in for you.”
Seeing him about to open the wallet, Ye Zhi’s hand moved faster than his mind, quickly snatching it back. He stammered, “I-I’ll take it. I’ll put it in myself.”
Qing Qing handed him the cash, joking, “Why are you so nervous about your wallet? Afraid I’ll see intimate photos of you and the Second Young Master?”
Ye Zhi’s face paled with anxiety. Noticing Huo Youcheng also staring at him, he quickly said, “There’s nothing.” He swiftly put the money into his wallet, his heart still pounding, when Huo Youcheng spoke, “I heard you dressed in women’s clothing with Qing Qing yesterday?”
Huo Youcheng’s tone was playful, full of interest, but Ye Zhi couldn’t bring himself to smile. Nervously biting his lips, he remained silent. This made Huo Youcheng wonder if his tone had been too stern, so he smiled even more, “I missed it, what a pity.”
Cheng Yanzhou chimed in, “Why don’t you ask your wife to wear it again for you?”
Clearly, Huo Youcheng hoped for this as well, smiling at Ye Zhi. But as the silence dragged on, the amusement faded from his eyes.
The atmosphere grew awkward.
Finally, Qing Qing broke the tension, “Zhi Zhi only wore it because I forced him to. He didn’t like it and was very shy, even too embarrassed to greet Mayor Huo.”
Huo Youcheng was surprised, “You ran into my elder brother?”
Cheng Yanzhou looked confused, “I didn’t notice.”
Qing Qing said, “Yes, we saw him. He seemed to be on a date, talking to a very beautiful woman.”
The topic shifted, but Ye Zhi’s mind was unsettled at the mention of Huo Youqiao. However, he hid his feelings well, not letting anyone notice.
After dinner with Huo Youcheng, it was time for Ye Zhi to leave.
Huo Youcheng had evening rehabilitation training. He had lost a lot of weight from eating less and lying down for so long, even losing the abs he had trained for, and his skin had become paler. When Ye Zhi was about to leave, Huo Youcheng, reluctant to let him go, grabbed his wrist, signaling the caregivers to leave. Smiling, he looked up at Ye Zhi, “Kiss me, and I’ll let you go.”
His sharp features were more pronounced, his face more handsome than many male celebrities, and his smile held a hint of pleading, unlike his usual domineering demeanor.
However, it no longer stirred Ye Zhi’s heart.
Yet he couldn’t refuse, so he leaned down and gently touched Huo Youcheng’s lips. What was meant to be a fleeting kiss turned intense as Huo Youcheng’s other hand gripped the back of Ye Zhi’s head, pulling him in for a deep, possessive kiss, even slipping his tongue into Ye Zhi’s mouth.
The unfamiliar sensation and scent left Ye Zhi frozen. Resisting the urge to push away, he passively endured the kiss for over a minute before Huo Youcheng finally released him, seemingly satisfied.
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