After clearing the surrounding invisible surveillance cameras and remotely controlled weapons, the investigator repositioned the circular detector at the spot designated by Ye Shanshan. Soon, the computer displayed a 3D scan expanding 100 meters underground from that point.
On the screen, the silver-colored rock formations appeared intact, but beneath the surface lay a massive hollow space with significant metallic readings.
Seeing the image on the screen, Ye Shanshan leaned back onto Gong Yue’s lap and reached up to touch his chin.
“Ge, I remember researching this area before. A long time ago, there was an underwater volcanic eruption here,” he gestured to indicate the size of the underground cavity. “A space this big is definitely not man-made. I think it must have formed naturally.”
“A lava tube creating an underground cavern?” Gong Yue’s fingers gently kneaded his earlobe, quickly grasping Ye Shanshan’s point.
Feeling his ear tingle, Ye Shanshan struggled to maintain a serious expression. “Ge, don’t… don’t rub my ear like that, it’s making me feel something.”
Saying this, he sat up, placed his hands on Gong Yue’s shoulders, and leaned in to kiss him.
“Alright, we have work to do now—let’s talk about this later.”
After speaking, he urged Gong Yue, “Ge, quick, repeat what you just said to me!”
Gong Yue’s eyes filled with amusement. Following his request, he repeated the sentence—and even replicated the light kiss.
Hearing this, Ye Shanshan nodded seriously with approval. “Okay, I’ll listen to you.” Then he lay back down on Gong Yue’s lap and continued the conversation.
“If this underground cavern was formed by a lava tube, then the entrance must be elsewhere. The island isn’t very large, so if we search carefully, we should be able to find it. But Durant must have a lot of resources—he even set up so much surveillance and weaponry at key locations on the surface.”
Trying to soothe his own restlessness, Ye Shanshan held Gong Yue’s hand in his own. After a brief moment, unable to resist, he playfully licked his fingertips, as if tasting candy.
Gong Yue paused for a moment as he watched Ye Shanshan’s satisfied expression. Then, without pulling his hand away, he slowly slipped the same finger into Ye Shanshan’s mouth, gently teasing his tongue. His tone, however, remained calm and steady.
“We can have people search for the entrance while also sweeping the island. Once we analyze the detector’s scan results, we’ll have a general idea of the cavern’s condition. They’re all experienced professionals—there won’t be a problem.”
Ye Shanshan nodded, his mouth still holding Gong Yue’s finger, reluctant to let go. When the fingertip brushed against his sensitive upper palate, the sensation was so pleasurable that he almost let out a sound. Somehow, such a simple action felt inexplicably intimate. Temporarily, he used his tongue to push the finger out and said, “Call all the exploration ships in the nearby waters over, and also keep an eye on what’s happening underwater.”
After speaking, he furrowed his brows. “What if we find the place, but the people have already escaped?”
“They won’t.”
Hearing Gong Yue’s response, Ye Shanshan knew that he had already taken measures to prevent this possibility, and he felt reassured. Almost instinctively, he put Gong Yue’s finger back into his mouth, licking it, sucking lightly twice, pushing it out a little, then pulling it back in—completely absorbed in his play.
Sure enough, within less than a minute, Ye Shanshan noticed something different. Still biting Gong Yue’s finger, he spoke unclearly, his eyes misty as if filled with water. “I want to eat something else.” His meaning was obvious.
Gong Yue used his fingertip, now slick with translucent saliva, to gently trace Ye Shanshan’s lips. With his other hand, he activated the nearby communication device. “Butler, have Qin Xuan come over in three hours. I have matters to discuss. Contact the flight crew and apply for aviation clearance—I need a plane.”
Once the internal communication ended, Gong Yue directly lifted Ye Shanshan into his arms. Ye Shanshan feigned surprise, exclaiming dramatically, “Sir, we don’t even know each other! What are you trying to do to me?”
Though his voice was full of exaggerated distress, his arms clung tightly around Gong Yue’s neck, and his legs wrapped firmly around his waist, pressing as close as possible. Feeling the increased presence of something against him, Ye Shanshan foolishly leaned in and asked with a feigned look of confusion,
“What are you carrying? Something’s poking me.”
Seeing that Gong Yue only patted his backside without responding, Ye Shanshan decided to push further. His performance was on point. “What exactly are you trying to do? If you don’t tell me, I won’t go with you.”
At that moment, the two of them were walking down the corridor outside the study. The brass wall sconces cast a warm glow along the walls.
Hearing Ye Shanshan’s words, Gong Yue suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned around, and pressed him firmly against the wall.
The soft light from above cast shadows over Gong Yue’s sharp features, his deep gaze carrying an intensity that made Ye Shanshan’s heartbeat quicken. The warmth of Gong Yue’s palm against him sent a tingling sensation through his body, making him shift slightly. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, he instinctively turned his head away—only to hear Gong Yue’s low and deliberate response to his earlier question:
“To have you.”
Ye Shanshan’s ears instantly turned red. He stammered, trying to protest, “That’s… that’s too—” He struggled to find the right word, finally settling on, “too direct.” Then, after a moment of thought, he suggested, “You could be more subtle about it.”
Hearing those words from Gong Yue had sent his heart racing. His boyfriend was always so bold—it was almost too much for him to handle!
Gong Yue, ever patient, asked, “Like how?”
With their bodies pressed closely together, Ye Shanshan’s fingers restlessly wandered from Gong Yue’s shoulders down, slipping beneath the edge of his shirt. As he traced the firm muscles beneath his fingertips, an idea sparked in his mind, and his eyes brightened.
“A subtler way would be… you could say you’re going to feed me something.”
He deliberately emphasized the words “feed” and “eat,” only to realize right after that his phrasing somehow made things sound even more suggestive.
Gong Yue adjusted his hold on Ye Shanshan and began walking toward the bedroom. “Alright,” he murmured, his voice deep and slow, laced with an unspoken promise. “I’ll feed you.”
Ye Shanshan’s mind instantly filled with vivid imagery, making his grip tighten as his breath hitched. He buried his face against Gong Yue’s shoulder, his breathing uneven.
Sensing something, Gong Yue paused and let his hand slide downward, brushing lightly over the fabric of Ye Shanshan’s loose-fitting pants. As expected, there was a warmth there, a certain telltale dampness.
Tilting his head slightly, Gong Yue leaned in, his lips close to Ye Shanshan’s ear as he whispered, “Shanshan, you’re already reacting.”
A soft sound escaped Ye Shanshan’s lips as he instinctively pressed closer. His voice was low, urgent. “Don’t move your hand… just keep it there.” His words trailed off into a breathy plea.
Gong Yue chuckled lightly, his fingers tracing small, teasing circles. “Alright,” he murmured, his voice laced with amusement and indulgence. “I’ll take care of you.”
With that, he quickened his steps, carrying Ye Shanshan toward their destination.
“—Where did my Shan go? Why has he been gone for so long just to have a meal?! Ahhh, I really want to see him again! I just went back and rewatched his perfume ad a few times! Absolute top-tier visuals, no explanation needed! I’m losing blood over here every single day!”
“—I’ve been searching for news everywhere, but there’s nothing on the trending list or the headlines. Other than Shan Shan’s Weibo comment section turning into a complete battlefield, there’s barely any news at all. It’s unbelievable!! My Shan literally did a live PDA session! Guess the news is being controlled again? Seems like the media doesn’t dare to cross Ye Louzhu anymore. Why do I feel kind of regretful though…?”
“—I’m rewatching the screen recording from before!! Shan Shan asking for hugs, acting cute, and then demanding praise—it’s such a smooth, natural routine! Watching this little fairy, I finally understand why I’ve been single for twenty years! Also, you can just tell they’ve been together for a long time. The way they hold hands—only couples that familiar with each other do that. Honestly, if Shan Shan announces his wedding tomorrow, I’d totally accept it.”
“—Turns out I was fooled before! So when a CEO falls in love… it’s with another CEO! But I just searched for news on Gong Yue, and even Gong Corporation’s official channels have never released a photo of him. The paparazzi have never captured him either. The only time his face was even vaguely shown was at some event, and even then, it was super blurry!! Ahhh, I won’t be able to sleep tonight—my brain is filled with the image of Shan Shan saying ‘rub my tummy’!”
Meanwhile, under Ye Shanshan’s latest Weibo post announcing his live stream schedule, the comment section was a sight to behold.
“—Beep! Live stream checkpoint! High-energy alert! The only thing worth watching—pure sparkle! (Come on! Rub that tummy!)”
“—Beep! Live stream checkpoint! High-energy alert! The only thing worth watching—pure sparkle! (Ye Louzhu teaching you how to date!)”
“—Beep! Live stream checkpoint! High-energy alert! The only thing worth watching—pure sparkle! (You’re flaunting your love? Then show us the full view!)”
“—Beep! Live stream checkpoint! High-energy alert! The only thing worth watching—pure sparkle! (Say no to public displays of affection—starting with me!)”
“—Beep! Live stream checkpoint! High-energy alert! The only thing worth watching—pure sparkle! (I was full of righteousness, but this dog food still smacked me right in the face.)”
For the next several tens of thousands of comments, everyone kept up the same format. Within moments, #YeShanshanCommentSection skyrocketed to the trending list, and the topic’s view count soared past ten million in no time.
But while Weibo was exploding with activity, Ye Shanshan was completely absorbed in exploring a whole new world.
As Gong Yue scooped him up from the carpet, his eyes were slightly red, half-lidded with a dazed look. “Are we going to take a bath?” he murmured.
“Mm.” Gong Yue’s back was damp with sweat, a few faint red scratch marks visible against his skin.
Even while being carried, Ye Shanshan couldn’t stay still. He wriggled in Gong Yue’s arms, absentmindedly tracing his fingertips along the corner of Gong Yue’s lips, mumbling, “I like the sofa better. It feels so close… next time, can we stay there?”
“Okay.”
His thoughts shifted fast. Just two seconds later, he jumped to another topic, his tone suddenly serious. “When we go to the island, we have to bring all those secret weapons I made!” He paused, then found the perfect phrase. “Time to unleash their full power!”
“Alright.”
They had reached the bathroom. Gong Yue stepped into the bathtub with Ye Shanshan in his arms as warm water rose around them. Leaning against Gong Yue’s chest, Ye Shanshan playfully splashed the water before suddenly remembering something.
“Ge, my nails got long. Can you trim them for me?”
He wiggled his fingers. “Sharp claws.”
Then he tried to turn around to check Gong Yue’s back, wanting to blow on the scratches, but Gong Yue stopped him. “Be good, it doesn’t hurt.”
Seeing Ye Shanshan insist, Gong Yue eventually reached for the nail clipper. Hugging him from behind, he carefully took his hand, intertwining their fingers as he meticulously trimmed each nail. His movements were slow and cautious, afraid of accidentally hurting him.
Watching Gong Yue’s focused expression, Ye Shanshan felt something soft bloom in his heart. He glanced at Gong Yue’s eyes, then at his own fingers, his emotions quietly swirling inside him, too complex to put into words.
In the past, his nails had been forcibly pulled out just because they looked different from his other fingers. Even when it hurt, he wasn’t allowed to make a sound. He couldn’t say it was painful.
But now, when someone trimmed his nails, they focused all their attention on him—just to make sure they wouldn’t hurt him, not even a little.
Ye Shanshan reached out with his free hand, lightly touching Gong Yue’s Adam’s apple. When Gong Yue looked at him, he softly asked, “Can you kiss me?”
And then, he received the most tender, heartfelt kiss from Gong Yue.
Their breaths intertwined, melting together. In that moment, Ye Shanshan felt like he had the whole world in his hands.
His Gong Yue was truly, truly the best.
Author’s Note:
One day, a little celestial fairy descended to the mortal world and came across a crystal-clear river. Unable to resist, he decided to take a bath.
But unexpectedly, his clothes were swept away by the rushing water. This was quite a problem.
As he hesitated, wondering whether he should swim downstream to retrieve them, a handsome man appeared.
And in that moment, the little celestial fairy, Ye Shanshan, decided—he wasn’t going back to the heavens.
