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Chapter 59 – Up To You
Those beautiful eyes before him were dyed with a direct and intense affection. He Yujing met his gaze. After his mood had plummeted to the depths, Jiang Liusui had pulled him back up in an instant. It took a moment before He Yujing found his voice again.
“Your confession is… truly unique.”
“Well, it was meant for you. You’ve heard so many sweet words,” Jiang Liusui didn’t hide his mischievous intent, smiling brightly. “I wanted to make it a little more memorable for you.”
He Yujing looked at his expression and let out a brief, soft laugh before abruptly scooping him up into his arms.
Supporting him under one thigh, He Yujing’s hold wasn’t entirely stable; a small misstep could send Jiang Liuse tumbling. As He Yujing walked, Jiang Liusui swayed unsteadily and instinctively wrapped his limbs around him in a panic. Before he could find a secure position, he heard He Yujing say, “I accept.”
He Yujing seemed oblivious to Jiang Liusui’s precarious state and leisurely asked, “How exactly are you going to treat me well?”
Without waiting for Jiang Liusui’s reply, He Yujing pinched his waist.
“Hey…!” Jiang Liusui trembled involuntarily, letting out a faint sound. Feeling another pinch, he completely lost the focus to answer.
They made their way to the bedroom like this, and Jiang Liusui was unceremoniously tossed onto the bed. Still somewhat dazed, he felt He Yujing grab his wrists, pinning them above his head as he leaned in to kiss him.
The room was filled with a faint fragrance, identical to the scent on He Yujing. The warmth of another person’s body heat pressed against him fervently, the kiss deep and intense, as if He Yujing wanted to devour him whole, flesh and bone.
When Jiang Liusui was first seized, he instinctively struggled. This slight resistance seemed to irritate He Yujing, who tightened his grip, pressing Jiang Liusui’s slender wrists firmly with one hand while the other cupped his face, leaving him no room to escape.
The scorching kiss made it hard to breathe. Sensing He Yujing’s nearly uncontrollable emotions, Jiang Liusui only grew more exhilarated.
He adored this kind of fervent passion, feeling entirely enveloped, as if the emptiness and unease from his past were being filled.
Lost in the kiss, Jiang Liusui unconsciously drifted into a dazed state. He Yujing released his grip on Jiang Liusui’s face, propping himself up slightly on the bed.
He glanced at Jiang Liusui’s disoriented expression, he clicked his tongue and then leaned down again, teeth pressing against Jiang Liusui’s lips as if to bite him.
The sharp sting on his lips immediately brought Jiang Liusui back to his senses. He flinched to the side, stammering, “…Don’t bite! I still have to film.”
Whether it was from being kissed for so long or something else, his voice came out soft and utterly unconvincing. He Yujing, however, actually stopped, rising to look down at him from above.
“Why did you come here so suddenly?” Having momentarily calmed from the intense emotions, He Yujing finally remembered to ask.
Jiang Liusui slowly sat up on the bed and quickly kicked off his shoes. “I watched your performance of ⟪Love Reservation⟫ tonight.” He wrapped his arms around He Yujing’s waist, speaking intimately, “You were so handsome… I just had to come see you.”
His clingy demeanor was unbearably enticing. He Yujing cupped his face with both hands, slowly caressing his smooth skin.
The lingering deep kiss had left Jiang Liusui’s cheeks flushed with a delicate pink, accentuating the vivid allure of his refined features. His damp eyes remained fixed on him without blinking.
He Yujing’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, his voice tinged with a hint of hoarseness: “Are you going back tomorrow?”
Jiang Liusui didn’t answer. Instead, he suddenly opened his mouth and bit the tip of his finger.
He Yujing abruptly pinned him to the bed.
“Ouch— I really have to film the day after tomorrow!” Jiang Liusui hurriedly called for a halt. Seeing the intense gaze fixed on him, he added reassuringly, “Not above the neck. You can do whatever you want anywhere else.”
Remembering that he would have to go barefoot during filming, Jiang Liusui added, “Also, don’t grip my ankles too hard—”
“So many demands.” He Yujing chuckled as he flipped Jiang Liusui over, lightly tapping him on the body.
Jiang Liusui’s ears flushed hot, his face pressed into the pillow as he heard He Yujing’s reply: “Got it.”
When he woke again, daylight had already filled the room.
Jiang Liusui slowly opened his eyes. The bedroom was empty except for him. As usual, He Yujing had tucked a pillow into his arms before getting out of bed.
“Awake?” A familiar voice interrupted his thoughts.
He Yujing, dressed in a white T-shirt and trousers, looked refreshed. Seeing Jiang Liusui awake, he walked over to the bedside.
The two of them were in completely different states. Jiang Liusui didn’t want to move at all, only letting out a lazy sound from his throat as a response.
His entire body ached, although his skin felt clean. Fragments of the previous night flickered through his mind.
He recalled how he had ended up crying and begging for mercy, completely drained of energy, until He Yujing carried him to the bath…
He Yujing gently touched his face: “Want to get up and freshen up? There’s food in the living room.”
As he withdrew his hand, Jiang Liusui nestled his face into his palm and rubbed against it. He Yujing couldn’t help but laugh: “What’s this? Acting spoiled as soon as you wake up.”
Jiang Liusui lifted his face: “You have to help me wash my face and brush my teeth.”
He Yujing met his gaze for a moment before casually replying, “Do it yourself.”
“No, you have to help me today.” Jiang Liusui flopped back dramatically, a teasing smile on his face as he challenged, “Otherwise, I’m not getting up.”
He Yujing didn’t answer directly. Instead, he reached out and pulled him up from the bed.
Jiang Liusui obediently rose with the motion, but as the covers slipped away, they revealed extensive marks all over his body. He Yujing’s expression darkened slightly.
Last night, no matter how he was treated, Jiang Liusui had murmured that he liked it. He really hadn’t been able to hold back.
He took his own T-shirt and dressed Jiang Liusui, then gently brushed aside the stray hairs falling over his cheeks and asked softly, “Do you want me to put medicine on your body?”
Jiang Liuse glanced down.
Confirming that all the marks were in places that wouldn’t be visible under his costume, he replied indifferently, “No need. They actually look kind of nice.”
Hearing his response, He Yujing paused for a moment before scooping him up into his arms.
Unlike last night, this time He Yujing held him steadily. Although Jiang Liusui’s limbs felt weak, he was quite satisfied with the situation: “Are you carrying me to wash up?”
“Yes.” He Yujing chuckled as he saw him nestle obediently against his shoulder. “Happy? Do you want me to hold you while you pee too?”
Jiang Liusui still had some sense of shame and muttered, “… That won’t be necessary.”
At the sink, He Yujing set him down. Jiang Liusui’s legs were so weak he could barely stand, nearly stumbling as his feet touched the floor.
He Yujing steadied him in time, letting Jiang Liusui lean against him to stand.
Once Jiang Liusui was upright, he truly didn’t move a muscle. Seeing him waiting to be served like this, He Yujing reached out to squeeze toothpaste onto his toothbrush.
“Open your mouth,” He Yujing said, then deliberately added, “Young Master.”
Jiang Liusui played along, replying just as deliberately, “Got it, stop rushing me.”
“……”
Jiang Liusui adjusted quite well, not finding it the least bit problematic to have the real young master in front of him help with brushing his teeth and washing his face. Although He Yujing teased him verbally, his movements were gentle. After brushing his teeth, he slowly wiped his face for him.
After finishing up, He Yujing noticed Jiang Liusui seemed genuinely unsteady on his feet, his legs trembling occasionally. “Are you okay?” he asked.
“It hurts a bit.”
Jiang Liusui answered truthfully, then curled the corners of his lips slightly and added something else.
He Yujing heard the same answer as last night.
“But I really like it.”
Anything He Yujing gave him, no matter how intense or overwhelming, Jiang Liusui genuinely liked it.
Moreover, that feeling was warm, and for someone like him who enjoyed physical intimacy, it was even more intoxicating than an embrace.
Even knowing he was just speaking his mind and not actually trying to seduce him, He Yujing couldn’t help but feel a little distracted.
Aware that no matter how much Jiang Liusui liked it, he was still uncomfortable now, He Yujing suppressed his wandering thoughts and chuckled, “Do you want me to carry you out? Full service today.”
Jiang Liusui didn’t answer but instead reached out, hooking an arm around He Yujing’s shoulder from the side.
This position wasn’t very convenient for carrying either, so He Yujing simply bent down, supporting Jiang Liusui’s thighs and hoisting him onto his back.
The weight on his back was light, and with their height difference, He Yujing only needed to bend slightly to carry him.
To make sure Jiang Liuse wouldn’t slip, he gave him a little bounce after securing him in his arms.
After setting him down on the living room sofa, He Yujing went to the fridge for drinks, placing one can in front of Jiang Liusui.
Jiang Liusui was unpacking the lunch the assistant had brought. It was two portions, and he couldn’t help wondering if He Yujing’s assistant would be shocked to find an unexpected guest in his room.
“You came here during filming—did your director approve the leave?”
“I actually had the day off,” Jiang Liusui said as he snapped open his chopsticks. “I finished all the night scenes in one go yesterday, so I can rest today.”
“But I still have to catch a flight back tonight. I have scenes early tomorrow morning.”
He Yujing nodded, then suddenly asked, “Did you rush to finish filming just to see me?”
Hearing the smugness in his tone, Jiang Liusui replied leisurely, “Guess.”
He Yujing poked him in the waist. Jiang Liusui pretended not to feel it and instead looked at the table full of food, his eyes lighting up when he spotted the rose coconut jelly topped with crispy flakes. “You even ordered dessert?”
He knew He Yujing didn’t like sweets, so it must have been specially ordered for him.
“Jealous?” He Yujing pretended not to understand, stepping on his sore spot. “Tours are physically demanding—I don’t have to diet.”
“…..”
During filming, actors had to manage their figures, and Jiang Liusui had been very restrained lately, hardly eating any sweets. He fought hard to resist the impulse to kick He Yujing in response.
Seeing him genuinely hesitant, He Yujing laughed. “Go ahead, eating it once in a while won’t hurt.”
As he spoke, he wrapped an arm around Jiang Liusui’s and gave it a squeeze. “Have you lost weight again?”
“You remember all that? Are you a tape measure or something?” Jiang Liusui muttered, feeling there was some truth to what he said, and eagerly pulled the box of desserts in front of himself.
With one hand still held by He Yujing, he made no attempt to break free. Instead, he lowered his head and began eating in small, delicate bites, looking exceptionally docile.
Recalling Jiang Liusui’s stormy expression when he entered the room last night, He Yujing suddenly took the spoon from his hand. Caught off guard and deprived of his meal, Jiang Liusui turned to look at him.
Meeting Jiang Liusui’s puzzled gaze, He Yujing said with an ambiguous tone, The questions you asked me when you came in last night… you’ve been thinking about them for a long time, haven’t you?”
Realizing this was He Yujing’s way of settling accounts, Jiang Liusui asked weakly, “This is called ’building up before the climax.’ Don’t you think my confession felt even more surprising after that?”
“Indeed, it was quite a surprise,” He Yujing replied with a half-smile. “One more question like that, and you’re done for.”
Jiang Liusui, whose wrist was still loosely held, couldn’t help but chuckle at this.
He turned his hand to grasp He Yujing’s, their fingers intertwining, and confirmed once more, “So, starting today, we’re officially in a relationship, right?”
“Of course,” He Yujing said, returning the spoon to him and picking up a small pastry from the side to pop into his mouth. “Everything’s up to you.”
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