If Yu Li had stepped out of his nutrient pod in a different place, he might have been snatched away immediately by greedy, vicious, and perverted villains with endless tricks. Even while walking toward a crowded area, he could have been dragged into the darkness by someone covering his mouth.
He was delicate and prone to crying, yet he had a stubborn temper. He loved to speak in a spoiled, babyish tone, often saying things that others found unpleasant. Qi Cai and the others were, for the most part, decent people; they could not bring themselves to force anything upon Yu Li. Even when he bullied or bossed them around, they swallowed their pride and obeyed.
But the villains outside were different. If Yu Li dared to throw a tantrum or speak harshly, he would likely be bullied and toyed with in every way imaginable. In the end, those villains would tear his clothes apart, and he would cry until he was breathless, his eyes red and swollen, yet no one would feel any pity for him.
At the thought of this possibility, a surge of hostility rose within Qi Cai. Those lawless, reckless creatures needed to be dealt with.
Yu Li had no idea what the Big Villain was thinking. After happily bossing Qi Cai around, he finally snapped back to reality. The grievance he felt earlier from being shouted at had vanished, replaced by regret. Why had he been so impulsive? He had actually treated a vicious, cruel villain like a dog.
Yu Li secretly peeked at Qi Cai’s expression. The young man appeared lost in thought, his arrogant, cold face devoid of any emotion. His eyes beneath his bangs were slightly narrowed, and his sharp, angular features looked even more dangerous in the cold light. In particular, the fleeting flash of malice on Qi Cai’s face made it seem as if he were grinding his teeth in frustration, desperately trying to restrain himself.
Yu Li’s imagination ran wild, and he paled with fear. He was truly terrified of being hit. The Big Villain had kicked Fu Shen directly; Qi Cai was so tall and strong that if he kicked him, he would probably be sent flying. Then, he would only be able to clutch his stomach in pain and cough up blood.
Qi Cai did not notice the little boy’s wild imagination. Seeing Yu Li sitting there so quietly, he asked in a low voice, “Are you full?”
Yu Li nodded hastily, fearing that a late answer would give Qi Cai an excuse to beat him. The little boy was impossibly well-behaved. He tilted his head, his watery, vibrant eyes reflecting his long, curled eyelashes, and his pale, pinkish face looked exceptionally beautiful. Yu Li gave Qi Cai a flattering smile, showing his standard eight teeth.
Qi Cai’s gaze was glued to Yu Li’s soft, pinkish, pouting lips. He dared not imagine what it would feel like to press his own against them; he feared that the moment they touched, his entire body would explode with heat.
Yu Li felt that the Big Villain’s gaze was like a predator watching his prey. Cowardly, he glanced at Qi Cai and whispered, “I am full.”
Qi Cai grunted in acknowledgment. He reached out and, with some restraint, pinched the little boy’s cheek. He leaned in close to Yu Li, his warm breath mingling with a faint, unidentifiable cold scent. “Is your name Li-Li?”
Yu Li was a bit dazed. He looked at the young man who was so close he could bite his cheek at any moment, especially with those restless hands. He felt that something was strange.
“My name is Yu Li,” he replied.
“Yu Li,” Qi Cai rolled the two syllables around in his mouth. “You are full, but can you let me have a bite?”
If you want to eat, just eat! Why ask me for permission? Does the Big Villain have some conspiracy? Thinking this, Yu Li replied dryly, “Um, go ahead.”
The little boy’s beautiful eyes were full of innocence and confusion. Qi Cai clicked his tongue against his teeth. The skin of Yu Li’s sweet little mouth under his fingertips was unbelievably soft. He let go with great reluctance. He is too dense, he thought. What I wanted to eat was Li-Li’s sweet little mouth.
Qi Cai did not heed Yu Li’s suggestion to eat breakfast. Instead, he held the little boy’s hand in his palm, looking nonchalant. “Why are your hands so small? Just like the rest of you.”
Yu Li held back his response. He was not afraid of being hit; he just did not want to bicker with him. “Everyone is built differently,” he said. “Just like some people are tall, some are short, some are fat, and some are thin.”
Hearing Yu Li’s serious explanation, Qi Cai nodded. Li-Li’s voice is so sweet. Being this close, I can smell his cloyingly sweet scent all the time. Plus, with Yu Li sitting in my lap, his little bottom is so soft and full.
Yu Li had no idea what Qi Cai was thinking. He felt lazy and did not want to move, let alone talk. Moreover, Yu Li had a slight carbohydrate allergy. He slumped his head, his thick eyelashes fluttering. He buried his small face into the crook of Qi Cai’s neck, drowsy. “I am a little sleepy.”
“Are you sick?” Qi Cai asked, sounding nervous. He cupped Yu Li’s small face in his hands and immediately used the back of his hand to check the boy’s forehead.
“No, just tired.” Yu Li let out a delicate yawn, and tears instantly welled up, coating his eyes in a layer of mist. He patted the Big Villain’s head. “Qi Cai, I want to sleep.”
The sudden gesture made Qi Cai stiffen. He opened his mouth in surprise, feeling the soft, light touch of the little hand on his head. He felt an intense, uncomfortable heat flooding his body, especially from the sweet-smelling breath against his neck. It was as if something were tempting him, tempting him to ignore everything, to pinch the boy’s cheeks until he could not breathe, to make him pat his chest in annoyance, to make him teary-eyed and aggrieved, to make him arch his back as he became intoxicated by wave after wave of pleasure, causing those beautiful, glassy eyes to roll upward, revealing a sliver of white.
It would surely be even more endearing and worth cherishing than he is now.
Qi Cai carried Yu Li as he stood up, forgetting even how to walk properly. He despised himself in his heart—why am I acting like a dog in heat, constantly thinking such inappropriate things?
Yu Li let Qi Cai place him on the large bed, which was layered with soft cotton bedding. He rested his head on a soft pillow. He was a little sleepy. He had gone to bed early last night and woken up late today, and his drowsiness was largely due to his carbohydrate allergy; it would not make him fall asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.
Nearby, Qin Xie was waiting with equipment, while Fu Shen gently pulled the thin quilt over the little boy.
Yu Li blinked, feeling perplexed. “What are you doing?”
Qin Xie adjusted the equipment while explaining, “This is the livestream. We are here to let everyone know that the ancient human is safe.”
“Li-Li, I am turning it on.”
Yu Li rolled his eyes, a mischievous idea popping into his head. I am going to torment Qin Xie! As a powerful warrior of the interstellar galaxy, being bossed around by me must be humiliating. And with so many viewers watching, he must be furious and annoyed with me!
He did not even dare to imagine how much his “evil value” would rise after the livestream ended. With this thought in mind, Yu Li climbed out of bed, feeling quite excited.