As they were about to head out, Zong Cheng began to regret it.
He hadn’t brought any clothes with him.
So, besides wearing his boyfriend’s, he had no choice.
Though…
His freshly minted boyfriend seemed to have a tiny bit of mischievous intent…
Zong Cheng wrestled with it for two seconds before surrendering to Yin Chen’s expectant gaze.
Who could resist their boyfriend’s expectant look?
At the very least, he couldn’t!
Zong Cheng thought loudly in his head and obediently followed his boyfriend to pick out clothes.
“This one seems a little too short…”
Yin Chen gestured twice and set down the deep V-neck he was holding.
Zong Cheng quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
It’s not that he didn’t want to wear it!
It’s just… it’s a bit chilly outside today, that’s all.
“This one seems a little too flashy?”
Yin Chen picked up a bright red coat, gestured a couple times, and set it down.
Zong Cheng relaxed again.
After looking around, Yin Chen suddenly remembered something.
“Right, that sweater isn’t bad. You wore it last time anyway.”
Sweater!
Zong Cheng’s face inexplicably flushed.
That… that’s even more embarrassing than the previous two!
After some deliberation, Zong Cheng ended up wearing his boyfriend’s clothes—momentarily lost in the garage for a full minute.
There were just too many good cars in front of him.
“Isn’t this a limited edition from this brand last century? I’ve never seen this model on the market!”
Zong Cheng’s eyes lit up.
“And this one! This series from this brand—I remember they said the design was too bulky, so only fifty were made. Ten years later, it became wildly popular, and now it’s impossible to find!”
“This one too, and this one!”
Yin Chen felt a mix of pride and amusement.
So cars really are a man’s romance, huh?
But…
He reached out and grabbed Zong Cheng by the collar.
“Is it that your newly appointed boyfriend isn’t good-looking enough? Hm?”
Though cars drew compliments, he still preferred Zong Cheng’s gaze to be on him.
Because you’re too handsome, that’s why you don’t dare stare!
Zong Cheng obediently let himself be tugged, thinking to himself.
He coughed lightly, leaned in cautiously, and kissed Yin Chen’s cheek.
“No, you’re more handsome than the cars.”
?
Yin Chen was shocked.
Not even a proper kiss this time?
Just that?
He was stunned by Zong Cheng’s timidity; no matter how he thought about it, he felt robbed!
Yin Chen looked up at Zong Cheng—a strong, handsome face paired with a timid heart.
Take notes!
Yin Chen thought, pressing slightly on Zong Cheng’s hand, and tugged him down.
Then his lips were immediately kissed. Zong Cheng, not even having time to blush, felt something soft brush over his lips, lightly moistening them.
By the time he realized what it was, Yin Chen had already ushered him into the car.
Zong Cheng stiffly sat in the passenger seat. Yin Chen leaned over to fasten his seatbelt.
Their familiar scents intertwined, and Zong Cheng’s ears burned visibly red.
Especially with Yin Chen’s seemingly casual hand brushing over his chest muscles, Zong Cheng finally couldn’t resist.
He grabbed Yin Chen’s hand, voice warning, eyes not daring to meet him.
“If you keep touching, we won’t make it out of here.”
?
Really?
Yin Chen blinked, filled with curious question marks.
How exactly would they not make it out?
But…
Looking at Zong Cheng’s wandering gaze…
Never mind.
Today’s teasing ends here, he generously decided.
Though it was a date, it was too cold—the temperature near zero, clouds heavy and oppressive, snow seemed about to fall.
After some thought, Yin Chen decided their first date would be a shopping trip.
“What do you want to buy?”
Zong Cheng, silently chastising himself for letting Yin Chen drive, stepped out and immediately became attentive.
“It’s almost New Year. Let’s buy a few things to add to the festive atmosphere.”
Yin Chen spoke, though slightly dazed.
New Year…
Come to think of it, how had he spent the past twenty-something years of New Year?
It seemed… just calling other CEOs from the villa to exchange greetings, and that was it?
Zong Cheng nodded, then began accompanying him around.
After a few rounds, Zong Cheng’s steps slowed.
Something felt off.
He couldn’t help but glance at Yin Chen’s expression.
Yin Chen’s face was blank, eyes scanning the mall’s decorations but unmoved.
As if he hadn’t seen them at all.
Zong Cheng frowned.
After pondering, he caught up.
“Speaking of which…”
He deliberately paused. Yin Chen finally turned to look at him.
Zong Cheng casually continued, “That brat Tang Chen loves New Year the most. During the holidays, he’ll do anything—paste couplets, paste the ‘Fu’ character. As long as someone calls him, he’ll dash over immediately.”
?
Why bring up Tang Chen during a date?
Yin Chen looked at Zong Cheng, speechless.
He casually tossed a few couplets and ‘Fu’ characters into the cart.
Go home and paste them properly, dash over for it!
Zong Cheng quietly breathed a sigh of relief and continued.
“Also, the snacks at home—he may be picky, but if my aunt doesn’t buy a few boxes of soda, he’ll roll around on the floor right then and there! Even the festive candies, he can finish them all.”
So, does Tang Chen really have those teeth?
Yin Chen thought, grabbing some candies in the upscale section.
As they spoke and shopped, their cart gradually filled.
Yin Chen paid and sent everything to the villa, trying to erase ‘Tang Chen’s New Year stories’ from his mind.
Good grief, went on a date, but Tang Chen seemed to have taken over eighteen New Years in his mind!
What an entertaining story!
Watching Zong Cheng’s back for a moment, Yin Chen’s lips curved slightly.
Well… at least this time he’s not timid and is actively talking.
He naturally reached out and held Zong Cheng’s hand.
“Why don’t we pick up some clothes too? Or do you plan on wearing mine home?”
Zong Cheng froze.
His earlier eloquence vanished into thin air!
He looked down at the sweater he was wearing, embarrassed, and nodded.
Though… continuing to wear it still felt too awkward!
Also…
His right palm was sweating profusely; the heat from the touch made his scalp tingle.
So many people around.
Yin Chen is bold—he really likes it.
He secretly curled his toes.
Yin Chen, watching him, was satisfied.
Clearly, Tang Chen couldn’t compare to Zong Cheng.
After savoring Zong Cheng’s expression, he led him casually to the men’s section.
Perhaps because New Year was near, the usually quiet store was crowded.
Most were couples.
Yin Chen guided Zong Cheng over. Seeing all the people, Zong Cheng’s palms sweated more.
So timid.
Yin Chen handed him a handkerchief.
“Wipe them.”
With this level of sweat, it could probably fill a swimming pool.
Zong Cheng hesitated, pursed his lips, and took it.
Ah…
So Yin Chen noticed?
Really?
As they entered, a staff member greeted them.
The staff paused, surprised—how could two men be shopping for clothes during New Year?
Then she thought, maybe two single guys without girlfriends came together…
Absolutely not.
Seeing their clothes and faces, she was certain.
No way!
Such high-quality, wealthy, handsome men… single?
She would be the first to disbelieve that!
Are all the good girls blind?
Just as she was about to assist, the frontmost customer approached the winter collection.
The handsome customer held the clothes up to the taller companion.
OK.
Case solved.
They’re a couple.
She thought so.
Even if all the good girls in the world were blind, there were still boys, right? 🙂
“This one’s good.”
Yin Chen looked at the piece in his hands, satisfied.
Slightly punk style, honestly perfect for a man like Zong Cheng.
One word: wild!
What could Zong Cheng say?
His boyfriend was holding the clothes up to him!
He quietly nodded.
Yin Chen picked up the next one.
Zong Cheng obediently nodded.
Another piece—nodded.
Human nature really is a nodding machine, huh?
Yin Chen sighed but thought—this is Zong Cheng.
After repeating a few times, Yin Chen picked a set and stuffed it into Zong Cheng’s arms.
“Go try it on for me.”
Oh?
Other male customers curiously glanced at Zong Cheng.
He froze.
Then cautiously and in disbelief:
“Me? Try it on?”
So, it’s for him?
“Otherwise?”
What exactly was Zong Cheng thinking?
Yin Chen nearly laughed out loud.
Zong Cheng’s face immediately lit up, extremely obedient.
“Okay, I’ll go now.”
He clutched the clothes and darted into the fitting room.
Other male customers were shocked.
Then they noticed the sharp glances from their girlfriends.
Good grief!
That dog of a man did this!
“See that? Learn from how obedient a boyfriend can be—so happy to try clothes! You? I buy clothes for you, and you refuse! Try it or find another girlfriend!”
Yin Chen perked up.
Good, this girl has good taste.
He was quite impressed.
Meanwhile, that ‘garbage boyfriend’ idea—might as well toss him, don’t take him home for New Year.
The threatened guy choked, weighed the effort to pursue another girlfriend, and silently took the clothes into the fitting room.
Why do men make things hard for other men?
Three minutes later.
Both fitting rooms opened almost simultaneously.
The men came out, dressed neatly, hair messy.
Zong Cheng wore wild yet unrestrained clothes, expression obedient and expectant, and walked up to Yin Chen.
He cleared his throat, hands in pockets, striking a pose.
“What do you think?”
?
Still need to pose?
The other guy did the exact same in front of his girlfriend.
She looked at his hair, pose, and smug face.
She clutched her chest, wishing she could die on the spot.
Yin Chen slowly placed his hand on his chest.
Heart racing.
He beckoned Zong Cheng over; he instinctively leaned in.
Then his chin was kissed.
…
Damn!!!
The young master who had rushed over outside was dumbfounded.
Dongfang Wan, that idiot!!! Sending him to seduce what exactly!