E 25

"Qingqing, you're back!”

Luo Zixuan spoke with great joy, his tone soaring as if he had a fluffy tail wagging behind him, shaking wildly in Lin Yan's direction as he spoke.

With a “whoosh,” he stood up from the small bath bucket, eager to squeeze over to Lin Yan.

However, Lin Yan used his spiritual sense to firmly push him back with a “duang.”

“Luo Zixuan, how can you be so shameless!”

“Qingqing?” Luo Zixuan was taken aback upon hearing this.

As he stood up, water splashed everywhere, soaking his long eyelashes.

The wet lashes, under the moisture, looked like two black fans, brushing against Lin Yan’s heart, stirring something within him.

Coupled with his slightly drooping eyes, which looked a bit wronged, he successfully made Lin Yan's heart flutter.

“I didn’t act shamelessly.”

Showing affection to his partner was different from showing it to others. How could it be called shameless when he was being honest with his partner?

Meanwhile, Luo Zixuan was earnestly defending himself, but Lin Yan had long lost interest in listening to his explanations.

What Luo Zixuan thought didn’t matter to him anymore!

Of course not!

He was someone who only cared about appearances, so what was the point of getting emotionally involved?

Ignoring Luo Zixuan’s ramblings as mere background noise, Lin Yan focused on admiring his rival's figure and face, feeling a wave of melancholy.

Tsk, such a great body! Too bad it can only be temporarily enjoyed; he would inevitably leave once Luo Zixuan regained his memories...

That’s right, with shoulder massages and tea service… Under Luo Zixuan’s attentive care these past few days, Lin Yan deeply realized the delight of having a little servant, like a wealthy landowner in ancient times.

Under Luo Zixuan’s gentle advances, Lin Yan not only gave up his decision to drive away his rival but also found himself feeling a tinge of reluctance about Luo Zixuan's future departure.

Sigh, when Luo Xiaogong leaves, where would he find someone else who matched his preferences so well?

Thinking about this, the wealthy landowner Lin Yan couldn’t help but let out a sigh filled with the scent of capitalist decay.

Just as he was lost in thought, a large warm and steamy mass nestled up to him.

Lin Yan looked up, and his face instantly turned red again.

Luo Zixuan must have noticed his distractedness and wanted to come closer to assert his presence.

But remembering the lesson from earlier, he hurriedly put on an outer robe, not even bothering to dry himself off, and scooted over to Lin Yan’s side.

A droplet of water slid down Luo Zixuan’s forehead, tracing its path over his long, deep-set eyes, high nose, soft pink lips, and his well-defined but not overly muscular chest, finally disappearing from Lin Yan’s view.

Watching the droplet leave, Lin Yan suddenly came back to his senses.

Once he realized what was happening, his face flushed with embarrassment.

“Luo Zixuan, put on your clothes properly!” He instinctively snapped at Luo Zixuan.

“…”

Obediently lowering his head to close his open robe, Luo Zixuan blinked, glancing at Lin Yan’s ear tips, which were nearly blood-red, feeling as if he vaguely grasped something.

He shyly thought that if his partner liked this, he wouldn't mind trying it...

The next morning, Lin Yan stepped out of the hotel just as dawn broke.

He took the first bus of the day, bumping along as he headed towards the Wang family’s residence, preparing to resume his tutoring.

The teachers Wang’s father hired for him were all experienced educators with years of tutoring experience. With their help, Lin Yan's learning progress was advancing at a jaw-dropping speed.

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While Lin Yan was soaking up knowledge like a sponge, Lin Yao was having a torturous time.

With the high school entrance examination approaching, Lin Yao's school had increased class hours for the third-year students, turning the originally free Saturdays into makeup class time.

Sitting in his seat, Lin Yao listened to the teacher droning on at the podium, filled with anxiety.

What to do? Today at noon is the last repayment deadline. If I can’t pay back the money, will it mean...

Thinking of the terrifying consequences that might await him, Lin Yao felt completely panicked...

In his panic and despair, Lin Yao couldn't help but let a glimmer of unrealistic hope arise within him.

What if that person was just trying to deceive him?

Perhaps even if he really didn’t pay, those people couldn’t do anything to him. We’re in a law-abiding society; even if it’s a gang, they couldn’t really take action under the law, could they?

…

Despair and a sense of luck alternated in his mind, constantly tormenting Lin Yao’s soul.

Amidst this anxiety, twelve o'clock arrived without any incident.

Told you so!

Taking a deep breath, as he relaxed from the tension that had been tightening around him, Lin Yao felt a slight dizziness wash over him.

He glanced at the clock on the wall, which now read twelve-oh-one, feeling a mix of joy and disdain welling up within him as a twisted smile appeared on his face.

Putting this matter behind him, Lin Yao laid his head on his desk, and as the teacher continued explaining, a wave of drowsiness washed over him.

Just a quick nap; he hadn’t slept well last night, and once he woke up, he could go home for a meal. There would be braised fish waiting for him at home…

As Lin Yao’s consciousness began to fade into the depths of sleep, he was abruptly jolted awake by someone shaking him hard.

“Lin Yao, wake up! You need to come with me!”

Lin Yao looked up angrily and saw the class teacher's dark and grim face.

At that moment, Lin Yao instinctively felt a shock; their class teacher was usually kind, and this was the first time he had seen such an emotional expression on the teacher's face.

But before the still-dazed Lin Yao could react, his tall, young teacher grabbed his arm and pulled him out without further ado.

“Lin Yao, there are police outside who want to see you!”

What??!!!

Lin Yao, who was still half-asleep, was instantly startled awake.

He looked anxiously at the two police officers standing at the classroom door, their expressions very serious, and his mind went blank as his heart raced.

Lin Yao was dazed as they led him to the police car, and at the moment the door closed, an overwhelming wave of fear surged in his chest.

A chill ran down Lin Yao's spine. He had a premonition that his usually smooth life was about to take a significant turn.

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