Chapter 60
He Qingmo looked up at him, his eyes revealing a faint confusion, which was somewhat different from his usual demeanor. Viewing through the lens, Fan Xing found it a bit cute.
Quickly, he pressed the shutter to capture this moment, and only then did He Qingmo lift his head, smiling with curved eyebrows. “I’d like to ask Brother for a favor.”
It turned out that the videos he had previously posted on the video-sharing platform had gained popularity, and his fans and comments were steadily increasing.
Every day, many people left him messages with good suggestions. Especially the first fan who left a comment, judging from the tone, seemed to be a girl.
This girl, after watching his new videos, would earnestly leave comments and critiques, providing reasonable suggestions. She even seemed to have professional insights into editing and background music.
However, the most frequent suggestion from her was that she hoped he could record the process of eating after finishing the cooking. She believed it would enhance the overall effect.
In fact, Fan Xing had also watched videos of similar content creators. Most of them would record the eating process at the end, effectively showcasing the deliciousness of the prepared food.
So, he had been seriously considering this suggestion lately.
Coincidentally, seeing He Qingmo enjoying the meal so much and looking particularly appetizing, he thought of having He Qingmo appear in the video first.
Of course, this appearance wouldn’t be a direct face-to-face shot. If He Qingmo really appeared directly in his video, he could forget about being a low-key content creator and making some extra money.
So, he planned to find a good angle from the side or behind, focusing on He Qingmo’s mouth down to the jawline and capturing him eating.
He Qingmo, of course, didn’t mind. If Fan Xing wanted him to appear directly, he would gladly do it. After all, he didn’t mind the news of their marriage being public, so he cooperated willingly.
After shooting, Fan Xing couldn’t wait to start processing the video with his computer, not even noticing when He Qingmo went upstairs.
Originally, the video he was supposed to release this week was almost ready. Adding the part of He Qingmo eating would be enough.
However, to ensure that viewers couldn’t tell it was He Qingmo eating, he still applied some blurring effects. Also, due to the usual length constraints, he had to shorten the cooking part at the beginning.
Once the editing was done, he felt that the background music needed a change, so he began searching for suitable music.
Meanwhile, after He Qingmo finished his shower, he took a work call and still didn’t see the little friend going upstairs.
When he went downstairs, he found the little friend still engrossed in front of the computer, completely forgetting that it was already past midnight.
The man shook his head helplessly, walking over to confiscate the computer.
Only then did Fan Xing snap out of it, turning to see the man in a bathrobe standing behind him with a somewhat serious expression.
He quickly apologized, “Sorry, Brother, I lost track of time. Can you wait for me a bit longer? I want to release this video tonight.”
The clear eyes of the little friend looked at the man, blinking softly. His pink lips pouted slightly, and his voice was gentle and tender. His thick eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings.
The man, who originally had a stern face, wanted to display some authority as the head of the family, intending to change the little friend’s bad habit of staying up late. However, seeing the sweet appearance of the little friend, he suddenly couldn’t keep up the act. He felt his throat dry, his deep eyes sank, showing an indescribable emotion.
Fan Xing, who had been watching him, hoped the man wouldn’t confiscate his computer. However, when he met the man’s eyes, his cheeks suddenly felt hot. He couldn’t help but lower his eyelids, but he couldn’t ignore the man’s undisguised gaze.
His heartbeat quickened, and he tightened his grip on the mouse. He just wanted to upload the video of the man eating, thinking it would be successful. So, he wanted to discuss it with the man casually. But for some reason, the initially serious man suddenly changed, giving him a look as if he wanted to devour him.
Being thin-skinned, even if he and the man understood each other well, facing the man’s aggressive gaze, he couldn’t help but feel nervous, embarrassed, and reluctant to make eye contact.
The man’s gaze slid from his slightly blushing cheeks to his crimson earlobes. His dry throat moved, swallowing saliva, and his eyes became even deeper. Eventually, he leaned over, held the little friend’s nervous hand, gently pinched it, and whispered softly in Fan Xing’s ear, “Ten minutes, or your husband will get angry. Don’t forget, we have a date tomorrow.” Having said that, he released Fan Xing and turned to go upstairs.
Fan Xing’s heart pounded even faster. By the time he calmed down a bit, the man’s figure had already disappeared at the staircase.
He looked up at the empty stairs, feeling a bit absent-minded.
He still thought that the man would…
No, no, no!
He quickly shook his head, dispelling the untimely images from his mind, telling himself that it was for the best!
Then, he refocused his attention on the video. After all, the man had given him only ten minutes, so he needed to speed up.
Fortunately, the video was almost ready. He just needed to add background music, so he smoothly completed the video within the given ten minutes and uploaded it to the website. After that, he closed the computer and went upstairs to take a shower.
While lying in the bathtub, he suddenly realized that he had overlooked another important piece of information in the man’s words— they had a date tomorrow!
He paused, slapped his forehead, and reacted. Actually, He Qingmo had mentioned it a few days ago. He couldn’t believe he had forgotten about it because he was too busy these past few days.
Now that he remembered, he felt a bit nervous. After showering and lying in bed, he couldn’t sleep. His mind was filled with thoughts of “date, date, date.”
He even started to seriously consider what to wear tomorrow when going out.
He found himself strange. After all, he and He Qingmo were married, living under the same roof, sleeping on the same bed. Yet, he was getting nervous because the man mentioned a date for tomorrow.
Well… not entirely nervous, also… looking forward to it.
He had never been in a romantic relationship before. The relationship with He Qingmo developed after they got married, seemingly skipping the dating phase and jumping straight into the routine of married life.
However, he had indeed fantasized about dating someone he liked before. Of course, it wasn’t anything innovative—just the usual dinner and a movie. It seemed that dating mostly followed this standard procedure.
He wondered if He Qingmo would plan something similar.
Maybe, considering the man had no experience in dating, he probably didn’t have any creative date ideas.
As Fan Xing thought about it, the nervousness faded away, and he felt in a good mood. He couldn’t help but bury his head in the man’s chest, laughing softly.
Then, the large hand on his waist pinched him lightly, and the man’s threatening voice came from above his head, “Can’t sleep? Should husband accompany you for some exercise?”
Fan Xing was momentarily puzzled before realizing the meaning. He quickly shook his head, “No, no, no, I’m sleepy. I’ll sleep now!” He obediently closed his eyes, determined not to move.
Because he slept so late, when Fan Xing woke up the next morning, it was already past ten o’clock, and He Qingmo was not in bed.
Fan Xing got up, freshened up, and went downstairs, only to be surprised to find that He Qingmo had already prepared breakfast. Although it was almost lunchtime, there was indeed a table full of breakfast.
Most of it was semi-prepared dishes that Fan Xing had prepared in advance. They just needed to be reheated.
However, due to He Qingmo’s limited skills in household chores, Fan Xing usually did such things whenever he was at home.
So, when Fan Xing woke up and saw the man rolling up his sleeves and busy in the kitchen, he felt a bit surreal.
“Awake? Come over and have breakfast. We’ll be going out later,” the man said, lifting his head when he heard movement.
As he spoke, he had already placed a bowl of porridge in Fan Xing’s usual seat and served himself a bowl. The movements were surprisingly natural and even a bit skilled.
Fan Xing stood by and watched him, then couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth, forming a beautiful curve. He walked over, took the chopsticks from the man’s hand, and praised him tenderly, “Brother is indeed becoming more capable.”
After all, the previous He Qingmo, when entering the kitchen, could only open the fridge and fetch water. He couldn’t even distinguish between different pots and pans.
The man’s eyebrows raised slightly, and he looked somewhat proud, “Mainly because my wife taught me well.”
Fan Xing’s heart softened at first because he knew that the change in He Qingmo was brought about by himself. However, the man couldn’t speak seriously and ruined the moment. Making a funny face at the man, Fan Xing lowered his head to eat, feeling sweet inside. He thought today’s breakfast was especially delicious.
After breakfast, Fan Xing went upstairs to change clothes, preparing to go out.
Standing in front of the mirror, he actually took about five seconds to think about what to wear. In the end, he casually chose something because his clothes were quite similar, all simple and casual. No matter which one he chose, it didn’t make much of a difference.
When he came downstairs, He Qingmo was already waiting outside the door.
Since they didn’t have to go to the company today, the man wasn’t wearing formal attire. He was in a casual military green mid-length windbreaker with a simple white t-shirt underneath. It made his tall and straight figure appear even more slender and erect. There was a hint of unusual sunshine and casualness, quite different from the usual image of the distant and aloof president.
The key point was that he looked really handsome!
After stealing a few more glances, Fan Xing couldn’t help but lower his head to look at himself. A half-worn hoodie, jeans, and white sneakers…
Well… it didn’t feel matching.
Should he go upstairs to change clothes?
As soon as this thought popped into his mind, the man had already reached out and pulled him out. “What are you thinking? We might waste some time on the road, so take your time to think. Let’s go!”
Saying that, he pulled Fan Xing out of the house and onto the car. Obviously, he didn’t think there was anything wrong with Fan Xing’s outfit.
Fan Xing didn’t know why he cared so much about this, to the point that he only realized after being in the car for a while that they were heading out of the city.
Moreover, from He Qingmo’s words earlier, it seemed like they were going to be on the road for quite some time.
Fan Xing became curious and couldn’t help but ask, “Where are we going? Is it far?”
Isn’t a date supposed to be casual, like strolling, eating, and watching a movie? Fan Xing wondered.
The man turned to look at him, pinched his fair cheek, and chuckled, “You’ll find out when we get there. Are you afraid that your husband will sell you?”
Fan Xing knew he wouldn’t be sold, but as the car drove out of the city and farther away, the urban scenery changed into a natural landscape, and he became increasingly puzzled.
Why does it feel like it’s not a date but a trip?
Just when he suspected that He Qingmo might not have much dating experience and had misunderstood the meaning of a date, the car stopped.
Fan Xing couldn’t help but turn his head to look out of the car window, only to see that they were at the foot of a not-so-high mountain.
Uh…
So, He Qingmo’s idea of a date is mountain climbing?
While Fan Xing was surprised, he also secretly congratulated himself for wearing a very comfortable pair of shoes. Climbing the mountain later wouldn’t be tiring.
“Get off.” He Qingmo patted his head as a reminder, then unbuckled his seatbelt and opened the door.
Fan Xing quickly followed suit, and the refreshing air outside, absent in the city, greeted him, making him feel invigorated.
Although Fan Xing was a bit surprised by the unexpected itinerary, he found himself liking it. After getting off the car, he liked it even more.
The scenery here was beautiful, the environment was excellent, and although there was a chill in the air this season, it was pleasantly cool at noon. Being outdoors, feeling the breeze and the sun, was particularly comfortable.
The key was that there weren’t many people around. It was peaceful, and Fan Xing didn’t have to worry about He Qingmo being too popular and getting recognized.
After getting off the car, instead of leading him to climb the mountain, He Qingmo followed a small path around the mountain at the foot.
There were some farmlands at the foot of the mountain, growing various vegetables and fruits. Fan Xing found it fascinating.
Although he liked cooking and knew various vegetables, he had never seen them growing in the ground. Therefore, he couldn’t resist identifying them one by one.
Occasionally, if he identified them incorrectly, the elderly farmers weeding in the fields would kindly correct him. He would then thank them with a smile.
They walked around the foot of the mountain for half a circle, and Fan Xing didn’t feel tired at all. When He Qingmo stopped and pulled him to a halt, he still felt a bit puzzled. Looking at the man, he was about to ask, “Why don’t we… oh?”
Before the question could be uttered, he was captivated by the scenery in front of him.
It turned out that on the other side of the mountain, there was a not-so-large lake. The water was clear, and the shores were lined with red-leafed trees, creating a breathtaking view in this season’s vibrant red. The reflection in the lake made it look like a beautiful painting.
“What place is this? The scenery is so beautiful. Why aren’t there any tourists?” Fan Xing exclaimed in surprise and confusion.
After all, nowadays, any place on weekends is usually crowded, especially not far from the city, with such beautiful natural scenery.
It didn’t make sense to have no tourists.
“But He Qingmo casually replied, “Private property. A friend is planning to build a resort hotel here, bought it. They won’t be tourists here.”
After saying that, He Qingmo didn’t lead him to climb the mountain. Instead, he followed a path along the lake. There was a small boat moored on the shore—not large, but spacious enough for two people.
After He Qingmo pulled him up, before Fan Xing could figure out what was happening, the man handed him a boat oar and smiled at him, “Row across?”
Fan Xing was momentarily stunned, feeling a bit hesitant because he didn’t know how to row a boat. However, when faced with He Qingmo’s smiling eyes, he suddenly didn’t worry anymore. He nodded happily, “Sure, let’s row across!”
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