Chapter Fifty-Six

"He's already married." You Hanze's gaze lingered on that lawyer, his voice calm and unruffled. "His left hand, ring finger, the wedding band."

Yi Yu was momentarily stunned, turned to look, and indeed...

He felt annoyed, and then embarrassed, though You Hanze's face remained expressionless. Yet Yi Yu couldn't shake the feeling that this man was finding amusement in his misfortune.

"What business is it of yours? I happen to like those who've been married, they're more interesting!" With that, Yi Yu turned to leave, only for You Hanze to seize his arm with considerable force.

"What are you doing?" Yi Yu glared back at him.

Unmoved, You Hanze nodded toward a nearby bodyguard, who promptly walked over to the lawyer, said something—Yi Yu couldn't hear what—and the lawyer, visibly nervous, glanced at You Hanze, then hurried away without so much as a word to Yi Yu.

Watching the man depart, Yi Yu felt even more frustrated.

Damn!

What a coward!

He was dispatched by You Hanze just like that! And Yi Yu had thought so highly of him!

You Hanze released his grip, his voice soft. "Come have supper with me."

Yi Yu rubbed his arm and replied briskly, "If you want to eat, go by yourself. I don't have time."

He hadn't taken more than a few steps before You Hanze's two bodyguards blocked his path, standing firmly before him in silence.

Yi Yu stopped, took a couple of deep breaths, turned back to You Hanze, and cursed, "Are you insane? What do you want from me?"

You Hanze walked up to him. "I've postponed my departure."

"And?"

"We can resume our previous arrangement. You accompany me, I pay you."

Yi Yu sneered, "Sorry, I'm not a professional escort. And I don't need money now. Who I'm with depends entirely on my mood. If I want to, it could be for free. But if I don't like someone, they could offer me a million and I'd still refuse to touch them."

"You're angry with me."

"I told you—ah, forget it! Yes, I'm angry with you. I don't want to accompany you. I can't stand you. Satisfied?"

"Why?"

Yi Yu crossed his arms. "You want to know why? Fine, I'll tell you. I don't want to keep having those transactions of money and desire with you. I want you to love me."

"I never said I liked you."

"I'm not talking about your kind of 'liking.' Damn it, you claim to like me while treating me like a hired plaything. When you're ready to leave, you just throw some money at me and walk away. What do you take me for?"

You Hanze looked at Yi Yu with calm composure, speaking slowly, "We started together because of a transaction. I've always followed the rules of that transaction. Thinking back, I don't believe I did anything wrong during that time."

"Damn it! That's exactly why I hate idiots like you with no emotional intelligence."

"I don’t understand why you’re angry with me."

Yi Yu bit his lip, staring at You Hanze who displayed his confusion so openly. The mix of anger and heartache was unbearable. He took a deep breath, leaned in, and kissed You Hanze's lips.

It was a simple touch, yet both their bodies felt electrified.

"I like you." Yi Yu gazed into You Hanze's eyes. "I want a real relationship with you. I want you to be my lover. Understand? Not just fooling around, not something you wipe your hands clean of when you leave. Do you get it?"

You Hanze stared into Yi Yu's dark eyes, and for the first time lost his ability to think rationally. He gazed back, stiff and silent for a long moment.

Seeing his silence, Yi Yu's tense shoulders slumped. He pushed You Hanze away, clicked his tongue, shoved his hands back in his pockets, and turned away, waving dismissively. "I'm not playing your games. Go find someone else."

He had no intention of waiting until he was completely lost before trying to break free. The pain would only be worse then.

From behind came You Hanze's voice, "Are you proposing a romantic relationship?"

Yi Yu stopped, fists clenched tightly in his pockets. "Yes."

"Alright."

Yi Yu spun around, astonished at You Hanze, who remained unfazed, his handsome face touched by the hint of a smile so subtle it was barely perceptible. Yi Yu stared into his eyes for a long moment, then burst out laughing.

When his laughter subsided, Yi Yu strode over to You Hanze, wrapped his arms around his waist, and kissed him.

Yi Yu pressed You Hanze's head down with force, ensuring their lips were sealed together. His tongue twined around You Hanze's, wild and passionate, exchanging their taste.

"Here, on the street... mmph—"

You Hanze could barely utter a sound before Yi Yu pressed him against the car, ravaging his lips like a starving wolf.

"I really want to strip you right here on the street," Yi Yu growled with a wicked smile. "What, embarrassed?"

You Hanze avoided his burning gaze. "Get in the car."

Yi Yu squeezed You Hanze's waist. "Fine, I'll listen to you."

You Hanze's car was extremely spacious, a stretch model that left the front and back seats isolated. As soon as the engine started, Yi Yu impatiently began to strip You Hanze of his suit in the back seat.

"Let's have supper first, then... mmph—"

Yi Yu bit lightly at You Hanze's chest, grinning mischievously. "No way, I've held back for days. I want you now."

"You... easy..."

"Don't talk to me like I'm your son. Call me Brother Yu."

"You..."

"Are you going to or not?" Yi Yu pressed his burning body against him. "If not, I'll go right in."

You Hanze covered his eyes with one hand, breathing heavily. "...Little Yu."

It wasn't quite the 'Brother Yu' Yi Yu demanded, but that ambiguous tone made his heart race.

Foreplay was thorough, and Yi Yu took the lead with dominant force. Gripping You Hanze's chin, he laughed, "Cry for me."

You Hanze tried to cover his eyes again, but Yi Yu quickly seized his wrists and pinned them above his head, teasing, "Uncle, your desperate restraint is positively seductive."

"You... that's enough, stop with... all these tricks..."

"Tsk, if I don't try out the moves I've learned on you, who else would I?"

"No... mmph, you... stop moving."

Yi Yu watched You Hanze struggle to maintain composure, but the heavy breaths robbed him of any coldness, and Yi Yu couldn't stop laughing. Overcome with emotion, he cradled You Hanze's face and kissed him deeply once more.

"I love you just like this."