After seeing them off, Jian Suiying headed back to the office.
By the time he finished, night had fallen. He invited Pippi to dinner, and that evening at the hotel, he pinned the fair-skinned boy beneath him and vented his pent-up desires.
Yet after the act, he felt no sense of complete satisfaction. His body was exhausted, but his heart remained unsettled. He longed for the one screaming beneath him to be that aloof, handsome youth.
the one screaming beneath him was that aloof, handsome youth.
But no matter how beastly Young Master Jian was, he had no intention of making a move on Li Yu just yet.
Besides, once the initial, overwhelming impact of such beauty had subsided, Young Master Jian's mind cleared considerably. He hesitated—perhaps it was best to leave the Li family alone after all.
He knew a bit about the situation with the Li family's grandchildren.
Back then, Li Yu's father already had a big, healthy son when his wife unexpectedly conceived Li Yu. And his mother refused to terminate the pregnancy no matter what.
With no other options, they secretly registered Li Yu under his aunt's name. His aunt and uncle nearly lost their jobs over it, but at least they saved his father.
A child preserved by such a family through immense risk was the apple of their eye. Young Master Jian knew that if the Li family ever found out he'd led this boy astray, his own career would be over.
Jian Suiying mulled it over. Logically, he should just fantasize about her and leave it at that. After all, no matter how beautiful Li Yu was,
handsome boys are a dime a dozen in this world. Why risk getting caught? But Li Yu's looks, his aura
, why did they appeal to him so much? Why did he crave them so intensely? The more unattainable something was, the more he wanted to try.
the more he damn well wanted to act. Even Jian, the young master, sighed at his own nature.
He stubbed his cigarette into the ashtray.
Fuck it, I won't think about it. Maybe in a few days, he'd even forget what Li Yu looked like. What the hell was he agonizing over?
for nothing.
He slid his hand under the covers, pinching a cheek of smooth, supple skin. "You little slut, wake up." As he spoke, he pulled back the
and began to touch the boy's body with abandon.
Pi Pi mumbled something, giggling softly. "Young Master Jian, you're pressing against me. You're so strong. Are you coming again tonight..."
For three consecutive weeks, Jian Suiying didn't return home once. He had largely forgotten about Li Yu.
But as luck would have it, his father called, demanding he come home for dinner and pick up his younger brother on the way.
His father firmly believed that spending more time together would improve their relationship. In truth, the more he forced Jian Suiying to be around Jian Suilin, the more Jian Suiying resented him.
Setting aside Jian Suilin's shameless mother, Jian Suilin himself wasn't the kind of brother Jian Suying wanted.
He remembered when Jian Suilin first came to their home, meek and timid, shrinking at the slightest loud voice. Looking like a little girl, Jian Suiying found him repulsive at first sight.
But when his father spoke, he had no choice. He left work early to pick up Jian Suilin from school.
By the time he arrived, most students had already left. He called Jian Suilin, but just as the call connected, a familiar ringtone sounded nearby.
Jian Suiying turned his head and saw several groups playing basketball on the court not far from the school gate. He spotted Jian Suilin immediately, and beside him stood Li Yu.
Jian Suilin's heart suddenly skipped a beat. He hung up the phone and walked straight toward the basketball court.
Li Yu executed a beautiful three-step layup, sending the girls into a frenzy of screams. He tossed the ball aside, glanced left and right
as if searching for someone. His gaze finally settled on their direction. He paused, then started running over.
. The feeling was fresh and wonderful, making him feel like he'd returned to his youth.
The desire for Li Yu that had faded in recent days flared up intensely the moment he saw him. Li Yu nodded at him. "Brother Jian."
Jian Suiying smiled. "Li Yu." He drew out the name slowly, savoring it as if chewing it over, savoring every syllable. "It's been a while. Two or three weeks, right?"
"Yeah, it has," Li Yu replied casually, then turned to Jian Suilin. "Shall we go now?"
Jian Suilin nodded. "Let's go."
Jian Suiying's heart leapt with joy, though he struggled to hide it. "Is he coming too?" "Yes, and we've invited some other classmates. But Li Yu will come home with us for dinner first."
Jian Suilin was about to ask why he'd invited so many classmates.
Li Yu seemed to read her thoughts, his tone turning slightly cold. "Today is Sui Lin's birthday." Jian Suiying murmured, "Oh," and fell silent. "Let's go."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Sui Lin's eyes, which Li Yu caught without missing a beat. His expression grew even colder.
On the way, Li Yu answered Jian Suiying's questions without hesitation but said nothing more. Finding the conversation dull, Jian Suiying also fell silent.
stopped talking as well. Each of the three was lost in their own thoughts, staring out the window.
Upon returning home, the main residence was brightly lit, with several cars parked at the entrance. Jian Suiying knew relatives had arrived. The moment he stepped inside, all eyes turned to him.
"Suiying, you're back!" His second aunt greeted him with a smile, her eyes brimming with joy. "Second Aunt, Uncle,"
Jian Suiying greeted them in turn, his gaze finally drifting to the figure seated in the corner of the sofa.
She was a strikingly beautiful and elegant woman, barely in her thirties, yet her expression held a hint of coldness. She was clearly isolated in that room
, as if the entire room of relatives hadn't noticed her. Only when Jian Suilin walked over to sit beside her and called out "Mom"
, did her expression soften. Jian Suiying flashed a mocking smile.
Today marked Jian Suilin's eighteenth birthday—a rather significant occasion. Quite a few relatives had gathered, and the house was
was bustling with activity.
At the dinner table, the main topic of conversation centered on Jian Suilin's college entrance exams. Everyone chattered away, analyzing his scores
and the schools he should apply to, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a typical family gathering.
Jian Suiying deliberately sat next to Li Yu, paying no attention to their conversation. Instead, she frequently turned to Li Yu for small talk
. But Li Yu was quite busy. The Li family's grandson had arrived, and the Jian relatives were all very polite to him. Whenever anyone
about Jian Suilin, they inevitably pulled Li Yu into the conversation—after all, they were classmates. Jian Suying found it all incredibly tedious.
After the meal, the elders began handing red envelopes to Jian Suilin.
Seeing Jian Suilin's hands full of red envelopes, Jian Suying pulled out her own checkbook, filled in an amount, tore it off, and handed it to him. "Here, spend it."
Jian Suilin took it slowly, his expression unreadable. "Thanks, bro."
His father happened to be standing beside them. He glanced at the check and frowned disapprovingly. "Suiying, you didn't even pick out a gift for your little brother.
pick out a gift? He's just a student in his teens. What's he going to do with all that money? It's ridiculous."
Jian Suiying shrugged it off. "He's an adult now. He should know how to handle his own money."
Jian Dongyuan frowned and snorted, clearly displeased. He turned to Jian Suilin and said: "You're an adult too, but
don't just know how to spend money without knowing how to earn it. Learn more from your brother in the future."
"Yes, Dad." Jian Suilin nodded, his glassy eyes fixed on his brother.
"Alright, have Uncle Ma drive you to your friends' gathering. Have a good time tonight."
Jian Suying interjected, "I'll take them."
Jian Dongyuan asked: "Aren't you staying to chat with us?"
Jian Suiying had been eager to leave all along. What was there to talk about with a bunch of old folks? "No, I have
to do tonight. It's convenient to drop them off." "Alright then."
Jian Suiying breathed a sigh of relief and quickly led the two away.
Jian Suiying dropped them off at a karaoke place. He glanced at Li Yu with lingering reluctance before turning to leave. Jian Suiying hesitated, then called out, "Brother, you should come up too."
Jian Suiying said, "Why should I go up? Aren't they all your classmates?" Jian Suilin pursed his lips and whispered, "Just go up and sit with them..."
Li Yu suddenly spoke up: "Brother Jian, come sit with us. Today's Sui Lin's birthday."
Jian Suiying's hand paused on the ignition. The key didn't turn, and instantly the engine sputtered to a halt with a strange noise.
He turned to glance at Li Yu. The boy's handsome face flickered in the neon light, giving him a peculiar charm.
Li Yu was looking at him with hopeful eyes. Even heroes can't resist a beautiful woman.
Jian Suiying yanked the key out. "Fine, fine, fine. I'll make the sacrifice today and hang out with you guys."