I Only Want You chapter 52
After Bian Xianyang finished speaking, Yang Xiaole remained silent for a while, just quietly leaning against his chest. His cheek rested on Bian Xianyang’s shoulder, revealing a rare hint of submissiveness.
“Are you planning to stay silent like this?”
“…”
“Don’t you have anything to say?”
Yang Xiaole supported his shoulder and moved a bit backward, avoiding eye contact. “Haven’t you figured it out yet?”
Bian Xianyang lifted his right hand and lightly pressed the corner of Yang Xiaole’s crimson lips with his thumb. “Am I the only one who has kissed you?”
Yang Xiaole nodded slightly.
Bian Xianyang, with his thumb still on Yang Xiaole’s lips, seemed reluctant to withdraw it and gently tapped the slightly plump lower lip. “Although you’re a little trickster, even when I’m busy with work, I miss you. I miss the little trickster who cried, claimed to atone, and then disappeared without sending a single message on WeChat.”
Half delighted and half worried after hearing this, Yang Xiaole said, “In your eyes, I’ve truly become an undisputed little trickster.”
“What can I do about it? You are my little trickster, baby.”
Hearing this, Yang Xiaole turned and tried to climb out, wanting to get off his lap. However, Bian Xianyang firmly held onto his waist, making him unable to move.
Blushing, Yang Xiaole struggled to pry his hand away. “Fine, I’m a little trickster. I’m a little trickster. You were so into kissing me just now!”
Suppressing a laugh, Bian Xianyang held onto him, refusing to release his grip.
“What are you doing? I’ve let you kiss me until I couldn’t close my mouth. What else do you want? Let go, let go!”
Bian Xianyang not only didn’t let go, but also leaned forward, pressing his face close. His voice was low, pleasant, and seductive. “Your words are too straightforward…”
Yang Xiaole was stirred by his actions, and his ears tingled. Trying to maintain a serious expression, he said, “It goes both ways! Let me go; I want to sleep.”
Bian Xianyang had no choice but to release his grip, watching as Yang Xiaole stood up from his lap. He said, “I’ll be leaving around 9 a.m tomorrow for a shoot.”
After he said this, he stood up to get Yang Xiaole’s phone from the bedroom and handed the fully charged device to him. “How about having breakfast together tomorrow?”
“…I’ll join you if I wake up in time.”
Although Yang Xiaole said that, the next day when Bian Xianyang came out of the bedroom, he could already smell the aroma of food. On the dining table were slightly burnt fried eggs, ham slices, and a plate of sliced tomatoes.
Yang Xiaole was pouring milk and glanced at him when he came out. “Did you freshen up?”
“I did.” Bian Xianyang walked over to the dining table, pulled out a chair, and sat down. “What time did you wake up?”
“At 8 a.m.” Yang Xiaole handed him the poured milk. “Are you touched?”
Bian Xianyang nodded with a smile. “Very touched.”
“I’ll let you know I don’t do this for anyone. I actually got up at 8 a.m. on a Sunday to make breakfast for you without cursing you secretly. True love indeed.”
Bian Xianyang couldn’t help but laugh at this, remembering the time when he and Nana were still friends, and every time she complained about getting up early, she would say she had vowed to be a capybara in her next life. She could bask in the sun, daydreaming while immersed in water, and invited him to visit her at the zoo.
The one he had always liked was the same person.
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This Sunday was relatively easier for Xie Yun Zhi. He didn’t have much to do, and he could handle work in the study. Therefore, he spent the whole day at home.
Yan Lan asked for a velvet ring box and carefully stored the pink diamond ring in it, then wrapped it in a black cloth and hid it under the bed.
Watching him bend over, reaching into the bed, Xie Yun Zhi found it cute and amusing. “Why hide it under the bed?”
Yan Lan finished hiding the ring and stood up, “It’s so expensive, of course, I have to hide it properly.”
“Do you plan not to wear it during the end-of-month exhibition and ball?”
Yan Lan was puzzled for a moment, “Exhibition?”
“I hope you wear it.”
“I’ll take it out then.”
Recently, Xie Yun Zhi’s main focus was on Venus’s annual jewelry exhibition at the end of December. The exhibition would take place on the eve of Christmas and showcase all the jewelry and accessories Venus had released throughout the year, as well as a series of products to hype up the coming spring.
As Venus had lent jewelry to actors on the red carpet during film festivals, many well-known actors were expected to attend the exhibition. The annual Christmas ball that followed the exhibition was also highly anticipated.
As the organizer of both the exhibition and the ball, Xie Yun Zhi had a lot of work to do. Therefore, choosing a new house became almost the sole responsibility of Yan Lan and Tiantian. Xie Yun Zhi would join their discussions only after finishing his busy tasks, communicating with them using sign language throughout the process.
Entering December, the weather grew colder day by day. In mid-December, there was even a light snowfall. Xie Yun Zhi’s birthday fell on the 15th, and Yan Lan’s birthday, with an ID card indicating the same month, was just five days later.
Xie Yun Zhi didn’t care much about his own birthday and never thought about celebrating it. He cared more about Yan Lan’s birthday, even though it marked the day he was sent to the welfare institution and not his actual birthdate.
However, Yan Lan attached great importance to Xie Yun Zhi’s birthday. He insisted on throwing a birthday party to celebrate, and Xie Yun Zhi couldn’t resist him. Considering that their birthdays were only a few days apart, Xie Yun Zhi suggested celebrating both of their birthdays on Yan Lan’s special day.
But Yan Lan disagreed. He believed that his birthday was just the day he arrived at the welfare institution, not worthy of special celebration. On the other hand, Xie Yun Zhi’s birthday had an actual birthdate, and he wanted to emphasize its significance.
After arguing about this for several days, Yan Lan, with his strong personality, won the debate. Xie Yun Zhi, knowing he couldn’t win against Yan Lan’s determination, compromised. He agreed to celebrate both their birthdays on his day, considering them to share the same birthday. Even the birthday cake would have two names on it. Yan Lan accepted this compromise, and the matter of the birthday party was settled.
The 15th happened to be a Saturday. On Friday afternoon, after school, Yan Lan brought the pre-purchased birthday gifts and returned home with Yang Xiaole. It was Yang Xiaole’s first time visiting, and Auntie warmly welcomed him. During dinner, she even prepared a red wine steak, knowing it was one of Yan Lan’s favorite dishes.
To help Yan Lan and participate in the birthday celebration, Yang Xiaole decided to stay overnight. After Auntie prepared the guest room, Yan Lan, with a pillow in his arms, intended to sleep with him. When Xie Yun Zhi found out, he grabbed the pillow back.
In a hushed tone, Yang Xiaole told Tiantian that his uncle was stingy. Tiantian looked at him with a puzzled face, not understanding what this brother was mumbling about.
Not only was his pillow stolen, but Yan Lan was also forcibly brought back to the master bedroom and he sat on the bed helpless as he said, “It’s not good for him to sleep alone, and I also want to discuss tomorrow’s matters with him.”
“I think it’s worse for you to let me sleep alone. You can discuss tomorrow’s matters tomorrow.”
After saying this, Xie Yun Zhi locked the door to the master bedroom, determined not to let Yan Lan go out again tonight.
Early the next morning, Xie Yun Zhi left for the office, and Yan Lan, who got up with him, accompanied him for breakfast before seeing him off.
When Yang Xiaole came downstairs after waking up, he happened to see Yan Lan returning from outside. Thinking he had gone for a walk, he was surprised to see two sets of tableware on the dining table. Turning to Yan Lan, he raised an eyebrow, “Did Xie Yun Zhi just leave?”
Yan Lan nodded.
Yang Xiaole exclaimed, “Oh,” drawing out the sound, “So, Xie Yun Zhi just left for work, huh?”
Originally, Yan Lan didn’t think much of it, but being teased by Yang Xiaole made him a bit embarrassed. He hid in the kitchen to prepare soy milk and small steamed buns for him.
After Yang Xiaole finished breakfast, the three of them, including Auntie, started planning the cake. They made everything from the cake batter to the cream decoration.
Tiantian was very interested in what the three adults were busy with in the kitchen. Whenever he went to Yan Lan’s side, he could get a small piece of peach or mango.
After finishing the birthday cake, the three moved to the living room and started an endless session of inflating balloons, making balloon arches, and decorating them with ribbons.
When Xie Yun Zhi returned from work, accompanied by Secretary Lin and Assistant Xiao Zhang, plus the driver, they took over the living room’s activities. Yan Lan and others returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Tiantian, unusually allowed to skip classes today, was excited to see so many people at home. He ran back and forth between the living room and the kitchen, sometimes watching his uncle inflate balloons and sometimes returning to the kitchen to see Yan Lan making honey chicken wings.
By six in the evening, Yang Xiaole received a call and went out to pick up Bian Xianyang. Bian Xianyang held two gifts, one for Yan Lan and one for Xie Yun Zhi – thoughtful matching scarves and gloves.
Yang Xiaole, proud, shook his head. “It was my idea. If you pay attention, you’ll find the initials of your names on the corner of the scarf and gloves.”
Bian Xianyang lowered his head to look at him. “Isn’t it supposed to be a surprise? I knew you couldn’t resist revealing it yourself.”
“I just hope Momo can find out sooner and enjoy the surprise.”
“Surprises are meant to be discovered by the person themselves.”
“What if he doesn’t find out?”
Bian Xianyang suppressed a laugh. “Good point. You’re considerate.”
The lively birthday party started around 7 p.m., and Yan Lan and Xie Yun Zhi blew out the candles on the birthday cake and exchanged birthday gifts.
Xie Yun Zhi received a sea-blue tie, and Yan Lan got a wristwatch.
Even though Tiantian’s birthday had already passed, he received a complete set of skiing equipment from his two uncles. This winter, the three of them planned to go skiing together.
The atmosphere at the Xie family hadn’t been this lively for two years. The last time they celebrated Xie Yun Zhi’s birthday was before he went abroad for studies. Even though he was far away, his brother, who always remembered his birthday, would call him during that time.
That phone call meant more to him than the birthday cake, and now it seems even more precious, worth a fortune.
Xie Yun Zhi held a corner of the birthday cake absentmindedly. He felt someone approaching him, and as he lifted his head, soft lips were gently pressed against his.
Yan Lan smiled, his eyes curved, tightly holding his wrist.
“Happy birthday.”