Rat, Rabbit, And Rabbit Transformed Into Humans And Married Their Natural Enemies. Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Bai Zhi was indeed stumped by Xie Yuzhan’s question.

He wasn’t the original owner at all, so how could he know what his childhood was like? When they formed the marriage alliance, the other party must have investigated him. They should know something, and if his account differed too much from their findings, wouldn’t he be completely exposed?

He absolutely did not want to admit that he wasn’t originally human.

No one would want to say that.

Seeing Bai Zhi lost in thought, Xie Yuzhan’s gaze softened slightly. “Your childhood…”

Bai Zhi quickly interrupted Xie Yuzhan, terrified that the other party would say something fatal. He stammered, “My childhood, I… I don’t remember much about my childhood anymore!”

“You don’t remember much?”

“Yes, exactly!”

Bai Zhi blinked, his breathing slightly rushed. He quickly explained, “Many people forget unpleasant things; it’s a protective mechanism of the brain. I just can’t clearly recall my childhood; it’s all hazy.”

The encyclopedias he had read came in handy.

A major contribution.

Xie Yuzhan was a little surprised; Bai Zhi’s panic was obvious. He gently rubbed the little rabbit’s hair and softly reassured him, “I apologize. My intention wasn’t to make you recall anything unpleasant. I just wanted to share the burden with you.

“But if you can’t remember, it’s fine. Let bygones be bygones.”

Bai Zhi’s mood slowly calmed down under the other party’s patient petting and soothing. A faint light flickered in his eyes. Share the burden with him? Now he understood why Xie Yuzhan had asked the question.

Sharing happiness doubles the joy; sharing pain halves the sorrow.

The logic was sound, and the other party meant well, but his situation was too unique.

He held Xie Yuzhan’s hand and responded earnestly, “I understand. It’s just… let the past be the past. I prefer my current life. For me, the past isn’t important; what matters is the present and the future.”

Everyone has a past. Happy memories can be cherished, but painful ones should be forgotten.

Of course, he was a little rabbit.

What was a little rabbit’s past like?

He blinked and smiled, “If I had to describe it myself, my childhood was spent running wild and free in the grass, eating, drinking, and playing. I had no worries. It was a bit tiring, but I was very happy and fulfilled every day!”

If asked, he would describe the ordinary, busy, and exciting life of a pika-rabbit.

Xie Yuzhan was amused by Bai Zhi’s words. He pinched the other party’s cheek and asked with a smile, “Alright, alright, a free-spirited little flying rabbit.”

Bai Zhi’s eyes were bright with laughter. He happily snuggled into Xie Yuzhan’s arms without a word. He was a little flying rabbit; when he ran at full speed in the grass, wasn’t he practically taking off?

Xie Yuzhan held Bai Zhi, his eyes filled with complex emotions: affection for Bai Zhi, disgust for the Bai family, and a sense of relief.

In an environment where neglect, harm, and being left to fend for himself were routine, the fact that Bai Zhi could grow up the way he had spoke volumes about his good nature and luck. Otherwise…

He probably would have truly become the useless pretty face from the rumors.

The two laughed and chatted for a while before resting. Bai Zhi was still concerned that Xie Yuzhan hadn’t rested well. Once they were in bed, he obediently lay on one side and said, “Good night. I sleep very well and won’t disturb your rest.”

Xie Yuzhan dimmed the lights and replied, “You won’t disturb me. Having you by my side actually makes me feel more at ease. Zhi Zhi, be good and sleep.”

Bai Zhi pulled the blanket up a little, covering his cheeks. Well, thankfully the light was dim; the other party probably couldn’t see him blushing, right?

He could actually understand sweet nothings now!

The little rabbit had truly evolved.

Also! Was Xie Yuzhan addicted to taking cues from him and being so direct? He dared to say anything! Didn’t he feel embarrassed?

He closed his eyes and tried hard to clear his mind. Since he hadn’t slept during the day, he felt a little nervous now, but as the tension lingered, his mind inexplicably quieted down. He didn’t even know when he fell asleep.

After Bai Zhi’s breathing became steady and deep, Xie Yuzhan gently pulled him into his arms. Only then did he close his eyes, completely satisfied.

They enjoyed a restful night’s sleep.

When Bai Zhi woke up in the morning, he was alone in the bed and had almost drifted over to Xie Yuzhan’s side. He sat there in a daze for a long time, pondering. Did he roll over after the other person got up?

It must have been that way.

He shook his head and climbed out of bed. Xie Yuzhan had already gone to the company. He ate breakfast with the two elders, declining their offer to drive him and also telling Zheng Feng not to pick him up. He took a taxi home by himself.

Perhaps he could learn to drive?

That would make getting around more convenient, especially after the divorce. He couldn’t rely on being chauffeured everywhere by family members anymore.

When he got out of the car at home, he immediately saw a row of hydrangeas blooming beautifully. He felt a little distracted. Speaking of which, it was already May. Time passed so quickly.

His fake marriage with Xie Yuzhan had taken place last June.

Just one more month.

He bent down, leaned close to the flowers, and inhaled deeply, taking a moment to breathe. Regardless, it was a good thing that Xie Yuzhan’s years of planning were finally coming to an end. He also needed to get his restaurant up and running.

He had chosen a high-mountain grassland theme for the vegetarian restaurant. If he was going to do it, he wanted to do it in a way he loved.

Amidst his busy schedule, Xie Yuzhan helped him secure a location: a two-story commercial space facing the street in an excellent area, offered at a very reasonable price. Lu Qinghe introduced him to a manager, and he invited the chef he had met during the vegetarian cooking competition to be the head chef.

Once he got busy, time flew by, so fast he couldn’t even catch its tail.

In the blink of an eye, it was June.

That afternoon, he went to deliver lunch to Xie Yuzhan. Besides wanting to spend more time with the other man, he also had something he wanted to discuss.

When he entered the office, Xie Yuzhan was leaning back in his chair, eyes closed, resting. Because he was backlit and slightly bowed his head, Bai Zhi couldn’t clearly see his expression, but he sensed a certain heaviness in his mood.

He carefully set down the lunch box, walked around to the inner side of the desk, and leaned in to look closer. The chain of the other man’s glasses lightly brushed his cheek, feeling cool.

He softened his breathing, feeling a little confused. Was he asleep?

He must be.

He was probably too tired. The closer they got to the final moment, the greater the pressure. For Xie Yuzhan, this was a battle he had to win.

He felt a pang of sadness. When the other man was asleep, he was expressionless, distant and cold like moonlight on a winter night. But Bai Zhi knew the person before him wasn’t just cold and unapproachable.

His gaze unconsciously softened.

He had been mistaken before. Xie Yuzhan’s cultured elegance wasn’t a disguise; it was a genuine part of him. Gentle, ruthless, aloof, tender…

This was all Xie Yuzhan.

It was just that depending on the situation and their relationship, what one saw and felt could be vastly different.

People were truly complex.

As he watched, the sadness in his heart gradually gave way to a tickle, urging him closer. He leaned in and lightly kissed the corner of Xie Yuzhan’s mouth. However, before he could fully pull back, the sleeping man suddenly opened his eyes.

Their eyes met, and Bai Zhi froze in place. Uh…

They were too close.

So close that plunging into that deep, dark pool of eyes made him feel like he was being sucked in by a massive gravitational pull.

Xie Yuzhan didn’t move. His voice, slightly hoarse, carried an obvious hint of amusement as he asked, “Zhi Zhi, why are you leaning so close? Are you trying to sneak a kiss while I’m asleep?”

Sneak a kiss… Bai Zhi’s mind raced. Xie Yuzhan asking this meant he hadn’t noticed the kiss just now.

Right?

He instantly breathed a sigh of relief. He planted a big kiss on the other man’s cheek before straightening up, crossing his arms, and leaning against the desk. “If I want to kiss you, I’ll do it openly! Why would I need to sneak around?”

Xie Yuzhan subtly ran a hand across the corner of his mouth, adjusted his glasses, and then said, “You’re right. Then I must have been half-asleep and mistaken.”

Bai Zhi nodded solemnly. Yes, he was mistaken.

Xie Yuzhan was in a good mood. He put an arm around Bai Zhi and guided him toward the table. “Let’s eat first.”

“Okay.”

The two ate while discussing the recent developments on both sides.

When talking about the restaurant preparations, Bai Zhi said with some regret, “We’ve been doing continuous food trials these days. Meng Tong’s skills are excellent; I knew I hadn’t misjudged him. The dishes are generally very good. If you weren’t so busy, I’d love to drag you along to taste them and offer some suggestions.”

Xie Yuzhan glanced at Bai Zhi, his tone hard to read. “You certainly trust Meng Tong a lot.”

“Of course. Not only is he a good cook, but he’s also good at handling people. He has high emotional intelligence. A head chef can’t just cook, right? I feel confident leaving the kitchen to him.”

“Chef Meng is so outstanding; he doesn’t need my suggestions. I wouldn’t presume.”

Huh?

Bai Zhi paused with his chopsticks, frowning slightly as he thought. Given Xie Yuzhan’s temperament, saying something like that… The answer surfaced, and he couldn’t help but let out a small laugh, quickly stifling it.

Good heavens, he was jealous of the man!

He was somewhat impressed by CEO Xie’s memory in this regard. He held a grudge, alright.

But he liked it.

He ate a fish ball, his tone calm, not looking at Xie Yuzhan. “That doesn’t sound right. Yuzhan, do you have some issue with Meng Tong? With that tone, just say what you mean.”

Xie Yuzhan paused. “It’s just that one must always be cautious.”

This was essentially an admission. Bai Zhi obediently acknowledged it, leaned closer to Xie Yuzhan, and said with a smile in his voice, reassuringly, “Of course. Don’t worry, Meng Tong and I are just very, very ordinary friends. Completely different from you.”

Xie Yuzhan looked at Bai Zhi, giving him a look that encouraged him to continue.

Bai Zhi pursed his lips, gripping his chopsticks, trying hard to suppress his laughter. “Take the food trials, for example. Even if he thinks a dish is ready, we still need to taste it and review it before finalizing it. I especially trust your aesthetic and taste.

“If you say it’s good, then it’s definitely fine.”

Xie Yuzhan was silent for three seconds, then asked, “You trust me that much?”

“Of course!”

Bai Zhi leaned in, took off Xie Yuzhan’s glasses, rubbed the other man’s cheek, and smiled. “Who are we to each other? We have a super, super, super intimate relationship where we can sleep in the same bed! No one else can compare.”

The corners of Xie Yuzhan’s mouth curved up, and the clouds in his eyes completely dissipated. “It seems Zhi Zhi is quite self-aware.”

“That’s right!”

Bai Zhi had his own judgment about closeness and distance. He continued, “Touching, rubbing, hugging, and kissing—I only like to do those things with you. I won’t seek them from anyone else, not even Qinghe.”

Hearing this, Xie Yuzhan’s mood completely brightened. The little rabbit always said the nicest things.

He agreed, “The feeling is mutual.”

It was well known that he was a germaphobe, but he had made an exception for Bai Zhi so often that it had become a habit. In the other man’s presence, his long-standing habits didn’t matter. His friends called him hypocritical, and he never denied it.

After lunch, Xie Yuzhan spoke first. “All my preparations are in place. I’m just waiting for the final sweep.”

Bai Zhi nodded, then said, “The shareholders’ meeting is in July. It’s coming soon.”

“…Mhm.”

Bai Zhi looked into Xie Yuzhan’s dark, calm eyes. “The time is almost right. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

Xie Yuzhan’s fingers trembled almost imperceptibly. He immediately clasped his hands in his lap, leaned back against the sofa armrest, and spoke in a relatively calm and composed tone. “Do you want to discuss the agreement?”

Bai Zhi nodded. “Yes. It was originally supposed to expire in June.”

Xie Yuzhan’s eyes darkened. This was about bringing up the divorce. Based on the timeline, it was indeed time to discuss it. Divorce?

Impossible.