His Venomous Former Boss Chased Him And Beat Him Fiercely Chapter 37

Help people all the way, Awen.

The man’s eyes sparkled, and the intensity of his gaze made Kong Xunwen slightly afraid to look directly at him. “There’s still the other side.”

Kong Xunwen shifted his gaze away, not looking at him. He fiddled with the tools in his hand, placed them all on the table, pulled up a chair, and sat down. “You do the other side yourself.”

He had been utterly terrified just now. Thinking back, he didn’t even know how he managed to do it. If he tried again, he might actually mess up.

Qiu Zhijie moved his chair closer, leaning toward the young man.

When his earlobe was suddenly touched, Kong Xunwen recalled what had just happened and quickly dodged, his eyes widening. “What are you doing?”

Qiu Zhijie rested one hand on his head. “Awen’s ears are also very suitable for…”

“I’m not getting my ears pierced,” Kong Xunwen immediately cut him off before he could finish.

Qiu Zhijie paused for a second and then laughed. “I was just going to say they’re suitable for wearing ear cuffs.”

Kong Xunwen lowered his eyes, feeling a bit embarrassed, and cleared his throat. “Oh, so what did you want to say?”

Qiu Zhijie had already answered that question, so asking again was clearly inappropriate. But the man tilted his head, exposing his other untouched earlobe.

“This side needs to be pierced too.”

Kong Xunwen didn’t look at him. “I told you to do it yourself.”

Qiu Zhijie slowly leaned closer. “I’m afraid of pain.”

He sighed. “Alas, what if I accidentally flinch from the pain and my hand shakes…”

Kong Xunwen’s pupils trembled, seemingly imagining the scene. But just as he was about to give in, he remembered his own shaky hands from earlier, and when he turned his head, he met the man’s raised eyebrow.

Instantly, he calmed down. The man’s words were clearly banking on him not refusing, and suddenly, Kong Xunwen didn’t want to grant his wish. “Then forget it. You can just wear an earring on one side from now on. Single-sided looks good too.”

He thought the man would back down, but instead, his shoulder was bumped, and a heavy head rested on it, beginning to rub. After a moment, the man lifted his head slightly, tilted it, and his breath fanned Kong Xunwen’s neck and jawline.

Kong Xunwen couldn’t dodge and could only reach up and press the back of the man’s head.

“Awen, do you really have the heart to separate them and prevent them from going to work together?” The man’s voice was low, yet he was saying such childish things.

Kong Xunwen was speechless.

“Help people all the way, Awen,” the man continued, speaking in a clingy, drawn-out tone.

Kong Xunwen had no choice but to agree. “Alright, alright.”

The tools that had been put away were opened again. Kong Xunwen took them out one by one. Perhaps because he had gained experience, or perhaps because of the man’s childish words and persistent attitude, he was much calmer this time.

His movements were also much more practiced. In just a few motions, he pierced a hole in the other earlobe, leaving a small plastic stick in place. This time, there wasn’t much bleeding.

It was done in less than a minute.

Kong Xunwen was very satisfied.

Qiu Zhijie, however, felt a little regretful. He hadn’t expected it to be so quick this time. He hadn’t had enough time to fully savor the feeling of the young man actively leaning close, that sense of intimacy.

All that remained was a lingering ache.

Well, at least the next time he felt pain, the first thing he would remember wouldn’t be his physical condition, but the feeling of the young man being close.

As soon as Kong Xunwen finished, he was very pleased with his work, and his initial tension vanished. Only then did he realize the cold sweat on his back.

He was the one who had pierced Qiu Zhijie.

He turned his head to look. The person who had been pierced showed no sign of enduring pain or discomfort. Instead, there was an indescribable… regret?

He couldn’t help but wave his hand.

Qiu Zhijie snapped back to attention, looking at the young man, his eyes shining. “Help me pierce my ears again sometime.”

Kong Xunwen was momentarily speechless. After a pause, he continued, “Are you getting addicted? Weren’t you afraid of pain? Are you some kind of masochist?”

His expression was hard to describe.

Qiu Zhijie found the young man’s rare expression incredibly cute, but he still seriously clarified, “I don’t have that kind of fetish.”

Kong Xunwen didn’t know if he believed him, but he just nodded, glanced at the man’s reddened earlobes and the small sticks in them, and instructed, “Don’t let them get wet for the next few days. Wrap them up when you wash your hair or shower…”

He paused, then simply opened his phone and pulled up a video. “This has all the precautions. Watch it yourself.”

Qiu Zhijie nodded repeatedly. He had actually looked into these things beforehand, but since the young man was concerned about him, he naturally had to be obedient.

At noon, Kong Xunwen arrived in the kitchen before Qiu Zhijie came downstairs and managed to concoct a decent lunch by following a tutorial.

Qiu Zhijie, who arrived midway, was also shooed away.

But the man refused to leave, so Kong Xunwen had to let him stay, though he strictly forbade him from helping. “You are injured right now. Rest properly.”

It was only two tiny holes. Qiu Zhijie was amused and touched, and he happily stayed by the side, providing emotional support.

Kong Xunwen looked at the finished lunch spread out and felt confident again.

It seemed his cooking skills were quite good after all.

Those previous incidents were clearly minor mistakes. He definitely had a talent for this.

The meal concluded with Qiu Zhijie’s praises. Afterward, he rushed to clear the dishes and wash them in the kitchen. Kong Xunwen didn’t object this time.

Now, the time was right. He needed to prepare for his live stream.

This stream was a little different from before. He had already announced in the fan group yesterday that today he would draw requests from fans, essentially taking commissions, though he mentioned the level of detail wouldn’t be as high since he planned to draw several pieces.

Even so, the fan group quickly became lively. Many people who usually lurked suddenly appeared. Kong Xunwen realized for the first time that his fan group really had that many people.

That was probably the most bustling day the fan group had ever seen.

Well, perhaps that statement needed to be revised, because when Kong Xunwen opened his phone to check the group chat, he found it was very lively today too.

Ahhhhh, so I wasn’t dreaming yesterday, right? Wen really said he’s drawing commissions for fans!!!

I’m so excited! I wish I could be chosen today. I want a drawing of my OC. I can’t imagine how beautiful Wen Dàdà’s style will make my daughter look.

Me too, so excited!

It’s almost the time Wenwen promised, bless me, bless me.

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Kong Xunwen looked down at these lovely, expectant messages and emojis, feeling both happy and a little nervous.

Could he meet their expectations?

But at the same time, his own anticipation was undeniable. He could do this challenge, right?

The young man sat on the sofa, spacing out. Qiu Zhijie shook his hands and approached, looking at the conversation on the bright screen of the young man’s phone.

Kong Xunwen noticed the breathing sound near his ear and turned his head to confirm it was Qiu Zhijie.

Qiu Zhijie met the young man’s gaze, then flipped over to sit beside him, wrapping an arm around him and openly looking at the phone.

Finally, he turned to the young man, who was also looking at him. “So many people like you.”

Seeing the man who had once seen his clumsy design drafts now looking at his fans’ praise for his drawing skills, Kong Xunwen felt a little embarrassed and tried to take his phone back. “They just happen to think my drawings are okay.”

Qiu Zhijie frowned when he heard that. The arm around the young man controlled the hand reaching for the phone, while his other hand moved the phone away. He turned his head to read the fans’ compliments, paused, and began to recite:

“Wenwen’s drawings are super beautiful, and the style is so unique. You’re my favorite Dàdà.”

“I’ve been following Wenwen’s streams recently. I was completely hooked after watching Wenwen finish the first drawing. Plus, Wenwen’s looks—talent and looks coexist.” So can I please get a slot? [Dog head.jpg]

“Wenwen is the first treasure blogger I’ve found this year! I believe things will only get better and better!”

“…”

Kong Xunwen listened for a while, his cheeks flushing. Finally unable to bear it, he raised his hand and covered the man’s mouth directly. “Stop, that’s enough.”

The man looked down at him, only his dark eyes smiling, still looking like the aloof CEO Qiu.

Standing up, Kong Xunwen mercilessly snatched his phone back, only leaving a quick, “I’m going to stream.”

A voice drifted from behind him: “Did you hear enough already?”

Kong Xunwen was caught out. He had indeed enjoyed it because… who doesn’t like hearing compliments?

He closed the door to the streaming room a little too hard in his embarrassment and annoyance, making a bang. The door didn’t close completely, leaving a small gap, through which a soft chuckle faintly traveled.

*

Kong Xunwen pushed the recent interlude to the back of his mind. He checked the time. He had planned to start the stream at 1:30 PM, and it was just 1:00 PM now.

He took a deep breath. This time, he was decisive. He turned on his equipment, connected his phone, and clicked ‘Start Live Stream.’

At this moment, the fans who had been waiting in the group chat received the live stream notification and joyfully rushed into the room, greeting Kong Xunwen.

At the same time, Xiaoxiao was supposed to work today, but she woke up this morning with a slight fever. In the past, she might have powered through, but today she decided to take the day off.

She had been really busy lately. Now that she felt a little better and could take leave—before, even if she said she was sick, the reply would surely have been to tough it out a little longer.

Xiaoxiao looked at the computer beside her.

Sigh, if she had any other choice, she would quit.

After taking leave, Xiaoxiao slept through most of the morning. After waking up and eating breakfast, she opened her computer and watched the clips she had edited yesterday. Some parts didn’t look quite right today, so she decided to revise them.

Then, the live stream notification suddenly startled her.

The revisions weren’t finished, but Xiaoxiao put them aside and opened the live stream room she hadn’t missed in a while.

When she entered the room, many of her friends who knew her welcomed her in the comments.

Xiaoxiao is here! Wenwen is early again today, but he’s not drawing yet.

Drawing? Drawing what?

Xiaoxiao was confused. After she asked, the streamer, who rarely showed his face, and the comments quickly explained the situation.

She immediately got excited, rubbing her hands together in anticipation.

*

Kong Xunwen was nervous before starting the stream, but once it began, he became composed. He smiled and waved. “I’m not on time again today.”

Immediately, the fans who rushed into the room greeted him, replied to him, or simply lurked.

I love your lack of punctuality.

Good afternoon, Wenwen! I was just about to eat lunch.

Hehe, perfect for watching while eating.

This time is great. You can totally keep this schedule later on.

Kong Xunwen looked down at the comments, a smile playing on his lips. “Good afternoon. I’ve already eaten lunch. This time might work for you, but probably not for me.”

He welcomed some familiar fans one by one. Seeing that the time was right, and with new people coming in, getting briefed on today’s “event,” and staying full of anticipation, he felt his heartbeat quicken. He was still a little nervous.

He pursed his lips. “Before I draw the winners, I’ll draw a sample sketch first. If you like it, you can enter the draw. If not, you can just watch the fun.”

The young man smiled. Some people who initially found it boring and were about to leave became curious and stayed. The number of viewers continued to grow.