Gu Huai swallowed hard and pleaded softly, “Brother Bo.”
Seeing him like that, Bo Jianyan couldn’t help but ask, “Is there nothing about me worth praising?” As he spoke, he lifted the hem of his shirt. “Is my physique not good enough?”
He guided Gu Huai’s hand to feel his abdominal muscles. Gu Huai’s face turned a shade of red so deep it looked like it might bleed. “It is very good.”
“Is it? Then why do you not look at me? And why do you not praise me?”
Bo Jianyan enticed him step by step. Feeling the texture beneath his palm, Gu Huai bit his lip. “Stop it, Brother Bo. You are still sick.”
Bo Jianyan let out a light laugh. “I am better now.”
Gu Huai slapped his hand away expressionlessly. “Since you are better, then I am leaving.”
He played too hard; his wife is angry.
Seeing Bo Jianyan’s look, Gu Huai knew he didn’t seem sick anymore, but his heart still softened. “I am joining the film crew in two days.”
In Bo Jianyan’s ears, this translated to: [We are about to start a long-distance relationship in two days.] and [I will not have time to pay attention to you in two days.]
Bo Jianyan wondered if some blind fool would try to cozy up to Gu Huai once he joined the crew. Thinking about how Gu Huai agreed even to his own excessive requests, Bo Jianyan didn’t know whether to be angry at Gu Huai’s lack of vigilance or happy that the boy was so defenseless around him.
He began to feel sulky again. Gu Huai had no idea what was going on in the man’s head; he just saw Bo Jianyan looking displeased again.
Gu Huai: “?” I did not say anything wrong, did I? What is it now, Brother Bo!?
Bo Jianyan wrapped an arm around his waist and buried his head against him. “You are not allowed to get too close to other Alphas.” After saying it, he felt it wasn’t enough. “Or Omegas. No, wait, Betas are not allowed either.”
Gu Huai reached out to ruffle his hair; it was actually quite soft. “Do not worry, Brother Bo. I will not forget the contract.”
Bo Jianyan had been thinking of how to tease him, but hearing those words, he instantly deflated and gave a listless “Mm.” Heh, Gu Huai really is completely oblivious.
Fine. At least there would be no one else crowding around Gu Huai. Looking at his unromantic demeanor, Bo Jianyan felt both angry and helpless. Well, there is plenty of time ahead.
Gu Huai felt that the Bo Jianyan now was a completely different person from the one he first met. He tilted the man’s chin up. “Brother Bo, why are you so clingy?”
Bo Jianyan didn’t even bother to look up, wishing he could stay glued to his wife all day. “I am a patient. What is wrong with being a little clingy?”
Thinking about the family dinner tonight, he felt a spark of irritation, but the moment he caught the faint, fresh scent on Gu Huai, his mood cleared instantly. Things were different now; he wouldn’t be going alone this time. He was actually looking forward to the others’ reactions when they saw his wife.
Gu Huai indulged him, almost wishing he were the one who was sick instead. Having played enough with his wife, Bo Jianyan finally went to work willingly. Gu Huai stayed by his side, reading the original novel to study how to better capture the character’s colors and emotions. Occasionally, when his eyes grew tired, he would glance at Bo Jianyan, who was working seriously.
Brother Bo is really handsome, Gu Huai thought silently. I have great taste.
Evening arrived quickly. Gu Huai thought his clothes were inappropriate and that he should go back to change. Bo Jianyan pulled him into the bedroom and opened the walk-in closet.
Gu Huai’s face was a map of shock. Bo Jianyan browsed through the racks. “This one. It happens to be a pair with mine.” He held it up for comparison. “Dark blue really suits my baby.”
Before Gu Huai could speak, he was told to go change. Seeing him distracted, Bo Jianyan frowned slightly. “Baby?”
Gu Huai looked up. “Brother Bo, how do you know my measurements?” Custom tailoring takes time. Gu Huai wondered exactly when Bo Jianyan had started this.
Bo Jianyan, seeing his expression, frowned. “Do you not like this one? There are others. Everything in this closet is your size.”
Gu Huai looked at him in disbelief. “?” So many suits?? Is he that much of a spendthrift?
Since his recent experiences, Gu Huai had developed a real sense of what it meant to be “poor.” Seeing these suits made of the finest custom fabrics, Gu Huai felt his heart bleeding. This is inhumanly wealthy!! I cannot compete with these rich CEOs.
Seeing no reaction for a long time, Bo Jianyan thought none of them were to his taste and looked hurt. “I should have asked you what style you liked first.”
Gu Huai snapped out of it and picked up the dark blue suit Bo Jianyan had chosen first. “No, I like it very much.”
Bo Jianyan stared at him for a few moments, as if trying to determine if he was lying. Gu Huai’s expression was incredibly sincere. “Brother Bo, I will go change into it right now. Do not overthink it; I like anything you give me.”
Leaving Bo Jianyan behind, he hurried into the closet to change. Bo Jianyan couldn’t help but let out a light laugh; baby was just too cute. Surely the elders at home would like him too.
Bo Jianyan didn’t idle either. The clothes for Gu Huai and himself were all specially commissioned pairs. He happily changed into the outfit that matched Gu Huai’s.
Standing outside waiting, it took quite a while before Gu Huai finished and emerged. Gu Huai had a great build with a very lean waist; the custom suit fit him perfectly, highlighting his physique and giving him an irresistible charm.
Bo Jianyan thought expressionlessly: This is bad. This outfit is even more eye-catching than I thought. He felt a bit reluctant to let Gu Huai out in public. He wanted Gu Huai to wear this only for him.
Gu Huai didn’t notice a certain someone was feeling jealous. He walked over and saw Bo Jianyan’s suit. A suit really could bring out a person’s charm—especially that of a mature man. As an Alpha, Bo Jianyan was tall and broad, and with years of working out, the suit made him look exceptionally composed and steady.
Gu Huai looked at him and said exactly what he was thinking, “Brother Bo, you look so handsome in this.”
Bo Jianyan walked over and took his hand. “Is that so?”
Gu Huai nodded without thinking. Just as Bo Jianyan was about to say something flirtatious, an untimely ringtone broke the ambiguous atmosphere. The bright sound of the phone shattered the mood in the room.
Gu Huai turned his head awkwardly and apologized, “Sorry, Brother Bo, I need to take this.”
Bo Jianyan: “…”
Before he could even get angry, Gu Huai’s “Brother Yunsui, what is it?” made Bo Jianyan’s blood boil. Bastard. Is Ye Yunsui sick? Why is he always looking for my wife?
And why was Gu Huai’s tone so soft when talking to him? He was so jealous. Bo Jianyan wanted to snatch the phone away, pin Gu Huai against the wall, and kiss him until he promised never to do this again.
“Xiao Huai, are you free tonight?”