TCBHIWAF Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Why Can’t We Be Open and Honest?

Chapter 27: Why Can’t We Be Open and Honest?

——【Friday, September 18th / Cloudy】

The next day, Ye Xingchen came to pick up Lin Yu and take him to Lin Corporation for work.

Lin Yu was methodically handling various affairs in the office, signing the documents that needed to be signed, arranging the things that needed to be arranged, and handing over the important work to his father one by one.

When the workday ended and it was time to get off work, Lin Yu sent a message to Ye Xingchen: “Xingchen, I have to work overtime today, no need to pick me up.”

After receiving the message, Ye Xingchen quickly replied: “Okay, don’t tire yourself out too much.”

Lin Yu didn’t finish his work until 9 PM.

Lin Yu sat quietly in the office for a while, then took out his phone and sent a message to Ye Xingchen: “Xingchen, I’m going straight home after work. It’s a double weekend this week, I’ll spend Saturday and Sunday with you.”

Ye Xingchen was overjoyed to see the message and replied: “Okay, go back and get some rest.”

——【Saturday, September 19th / Partly Cloudy】

The next morning, before the sun had fully risen, Lin Yu was still immersed in his sleep…

Suddenly, the roar of a car engine came, startling him awake.

He groggily got up and walked to the balcony, stretched, yawned, and looked down. Ye Xingchen was standing by the car, looking at him with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.

Lin Yu woke up instantly at the sight and quickly went downstairs, walking quickly to him.

“Xingchen, why are you so early?”

Ye Xingchen replied with a smile, “I wanted to see you sooner…”

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Yu covered his mouth.

“Alright, I get it, don’t say the rest.” Then he asked, “Have you eaten? If not, eat at my house.”

Ye Xingchen nodded, and Lin Yu awkwardly took his hand down. The two walked into the house together.

As soon as they entered, Bai Shiya greeted them with a beaming face and special enthusiasm, “Xingchen, come in, come in. I don’t know what you like to eat, so Auntie personally cooked a little something.”

Ye Xingchen responded politely, “Auntie, you’re too kind. I love whatever you make.”

“This child is really good with words.” Bai Shiya looked delighted, overjoyed.

Just then, Lin Qingfeng heard the noise and walked out of the study, smiling, “Xingchen, thank you so much for last time. If it weren’t for your investment, our company would have been in danger. The Lin family will remember this kindness.”

Ye Xingchen quickly said, “Uncle Lin, you’re too serious. Yu and I are good friends, this is what I should do.”

As they spoke, the group gathered around the dining table. Lin Yu’s mood was a bit heavy. Ever since they broke through that layer of paper last time, he could no longer ignore the feelings he had for Ye Xingchen in his heart.

At this moment, Ye Xingchen was actually making small movements under the table, secretly putting his hand on Lin Yu’s leg and deliberately rubbing his leg against him.

Lin Yu, who was already lost in thought, was immediately nervous because of his actions, his heart in his throat, afraid that his parents would discover the unusual relationship between them.

At this time, Ye Xingchen lowered his eyes, his fingers lightly tapping the table with a rhythm that quietly synchronized with Lin Yu’s heartbeat.

Then, he picked up a napkin and seemingly casually wiped his mouth, taking the opportunity to quickly pinch Lin Yu’s leg, the electric shock-like feeling instantly spreading throughout Lin Yu’s body.

After pinching him, Ye Xingchen pretended that nothing had happened and continued to talk with Lin Qingfeng.

Afterward, Ye Xingchen used his toe under the table to gently hook Lin Yu’s ankle, using a little force, as if to pull him closer to himself, or as if silently conveying intimacy.

While everyone was chatting enthusiastically, he turned the phone screen towards Lin Yu, on which was written “I love you”, and then nudged Lin Yu hard with his arm, his face filled with undisguised expectation.

Lin Yu was holding a glass of milk, drinking it slowly and leisurely.

Suddenly, Ye Xingchen gently elbowed him, and the unsuspecting Lin Yu’s hand suddenly paused, almost spilling the milk.

He was about to turn around to warn Ye Xingchen when he caught a glimpse of the phone screen Ye Xingchen had quietly handed over. The three words “I love you” were clearly displayed.

In an instant, Lin Yu’s mind went blank. Before he could react, a mouthful of milk choked into his trachea, and a violent cough rang out.

“Cough cough…”

Milk spilled from the corner of Lin Yu’s mouth, splattering on his clothes. He coughed breathlessly, his whole face flushed red.

Ye Xingchen’s smile froze instantly, his eyes filled with panic and worry. He hurriedly reached out and gently stroked Lin Yu’s back, muttering, “Are you okay?”

Lin Yu finally regained his senses and glared at Ye Xingchen, his eyes filled with anger and warning.

Ye Xingchen seemed to realize his recklessness, shrank his neck, and became instantly honest.

Breakfast was quickly finished. After the meal, Lin Yu took Ye Xingchen upstairs to his room.

Along the way, his heart was filled with worries and fears about their relationship.

As soon as he entered the room, Lin Yu frowned, turned around, and looked at Ye Xingchen, scolding, “What’s wrong with you today? You’re so reckless in front of my parents. Have you thought about the consequences if they find out?”

“Have you ever thought about me? If our kind of relationship is discovered, what will people say about us?” His tone was full of blame.

Ye Xingchen frowned upon hearing this, and raised his voice to question, “Do you want to hide it from them forever? Why do we have to hide?”

Seeing that he was speaking so loudly, Lin Yu quickly lowered his voice, reminding, “Keep your voice down, do you have to make everyone know?”

Ye Xingchen ignored him, still speaking angrily, “What’s there to be afraid of? Love is love, why can’t we be open and honest?”

Lin Yu was also a little anxious, his voice slightly raised, “Are you being reasonable? Is what’s between us as simple as you think?”

Ye Xingchen insisted, his voice a few decibels louder, “What’s so complicated? You’re just timid, afraid to face it!”

Seeing that he was still like this, Lin Yu could only remind him again, “Can you be quiet!” Then he said, “You know that our kind of relationship will be criticized, why do you have to force me like this!”

“Force you… Heh~” Ye Xingchen gave a self-deprecating smile, tears falling immediately, “I just want you… It’s fine if others don’t understand me, but even you don’t understand me…”

Hearing Ye Xingchen’s words, Lin Yu’s heart ached as if it had been stabbed by a needle.

The two just stared at each other silently, their eyes full of stubbornness, neither willing to bow their heads and soften first.

For a time, the atmosphere fell into a stalemate…

After a long time, Lin Yu thought that he was leaving soon and didn’t want to have an unpleasant time in these last moments.

So, he took the initiative to tug on Ye Xingchen’s clothes, lowering his voice and coaxing, “Okay, Xingchen, stop making trouble, okay?”

However, Ye Xingchen was still very angry and shook off Lin Yu’s hand.

Helpless, Lin Yu had to step forward, gently hug Ye Xingchen, and whisper in his ear, “Xingchen, give me some time.”