His Venomous Former Boss Chased Him And Beat Him Fiercely Chapter 67
byToo sweet, too sweet
Kong Xunwen’s first reaction upon opening his eyes was to pinch his earlobe. After sleeping, the unfamiliar, yet almost familiar, sensation still lingered on his earlobe. Even though he had tried his best to make the clip comfortable, wearing it for a long time still caused some discomfort.
He rolled over, his waist still locked.
His skin rubbed against the arm around his waist, allowing him to turn smoothly. On the bedside table, a line of light illuminated a translucent red object.
A pair of small, yet strikingly vibrant red earrings.
“Why are you awake so early?” A lazy voice came from behind. A hand reached over, and the pressure on his waist finally disappeared. This hand appeared before his eyes, gently pressing down, as if sensing something.
Kong Xunwen blinked. His eyelashes fluttered against the man’s palm. He didn’t know if the other person’s palm was ticklish, but his eyes certainly felt a bit itchy.
“Well, I just woke up,” he said.
A light kiss landed on his exposed right shoulder. Kong Xunwen was completely familiar with that touch.
His eyelashes trembled. He heard Qiu Zhijie move closer, skin to skin, and ask, “Would you like to come to the studio with me today?”
Kong Xunwen didn’t reply and closed his eyes.
“Hmm?” Qiu Zhijie drew out the end of his voice, inching closer.
Pretending to be asleep, Kong Xunwen felt the breath approach and then retreat. Finally, there was a movement by the bed, suggesting he had successfully fooled the man.
He quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He really didn’t want to go to the studio. In the previous few days, he at least had other things on his mind, but now, it would just be awkward.
However, just as he relaxed, Kong Xunwen’s body suddenly lifted into the air. Instinctively, he swung his arms around the man’s shoulders and opened his eyes. A face he knew intimately appeared before him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He averted his gaze and wiggled his legs, trying to make Qiu Zhijie lose his grip. However, the man holding him was perfectly steady, so he eventually gave up, his cheeks slightly puffed out.
Then he was kissed.
“Why can’t you accompany me to the studio? Is it that difficult for a boyfriend to want company at work?”
Kong Xunwen sighed, resting his chin on the man’s shoulder. “Fine, I get it—”
After breakfast, looking at the dazzling sunlight outside the window, Kong Xunwen put down his bowl and resignedly followed Qiu Zhijie into the bright light.
He watched the man hold up clothes and accessories, comparing them. “How about this one? Or this?”
“We’re just going to the studio. Why are you dressing up so formally?” he asked, looking at the clothes that didn’t belong to him.
Qiu Zhijie didn’t give up, as long as the young man didn’t resist these things. “This is our first appearance since going public.”
Kong Xunwen was still full of questions. Hadn’t they already appeared before everyone before? Everyone knew they were a couple; it was just not public online.
Though he thought this, seeing the man’s excited demeanor, he didn’t refuse again or say anything to dampen the mood.
Later, he even rediscovered his interest in dressing up, actively reaching into Qiu Zhijie’s wardrobe to pick and choose, holding items up against himself.
Then, just before they were about to leave, Kong Xunwen looked at his somewhat unfamiliar reflection in the mirror, raising a hand to touch the long hair at the back of his neck, feeling a sudden shyness.
Did he really have to dress up this… formally to go out?
The delicate emerald snake ear cuff on his earlobe, the white shirt and light-striped vest, the green watch face revealed by his rolled-up cuffs, and the slight glimpse of his shoes beneath the light brown trousers.
Under those trousers, on his legs, there was a faint feeling of restraint—shirt garters.
Another figure appeared beside him in the mirror.
The man was taller and more robust. Kong Xunwen knew Qiu Zhijie had a habit of regular workouts. Now, that body was covered by a light suit jacket, with a white inner layer underneath, adorned with a few necklaces. The jacket sleeves were rolled up, revealing the muscular lines of his arms and a watch identical to his own.
His fingers were loaded with rings, like a nouveau riche, though they were styled in his own way. A burgundy flower was pinned to his chest, with a gold chain dangling from the center.
Kong Xunwen quickly retracted his gaze and saw the man’s wine-red teardrop earring near his ear, like a drop of blood resting beneath his ear.
…Well, what did that make him?
“What’s wrong? Are you still not satisfied with this outfit?” Qiu Zhijie also came over, scrutinizing the refreshed young man with a puzzled look.
Kong Xunwen silently shook his head. “No, let’s go.”
Indeed, he couldn’t spot anything wrong. Qiu Zhijie nodded, taking the young man’s hand. “Alright, let’s go.”
Downstairs at the studio, Kong Xunwen stopped the man who was about to get out of the car. “Wait.”
Qiu Zhijie turned back, confused.
Though he didn’t speak, the confusion in his eyes was clear.
Kong Xunwen pointed to the entrance of the tall building outside. “Are we… getting out here?”
Qiu Zhijie looked back and nodded.
Alright.
Qiu Zhijie opened the door, and a wave of heat rushed in. Earlier, he had needed a jacket when leaving, but now, just adding a vest was already too hot.
Kong Xunwen looked at Qiu Zhijie with a complicated expression. Moreover, the man was wearing that outfit. Although it was a light jacket, this was the season to expose as much skin as possible.
However, Qiu Zhijie was true to form; his face showed no reaction, as if the outside temperature didn’t exist.
Kong Xunwen sat in the car, where the residual air conditioning lingered, hesitant to step out and face the scorching heat.
Qiu Zhijie bent down toward the car interior, his expression still neutral, but he spoke, “It’s hot outside. Let’s hurry up.”
Unable to hold back, the scene was too jarring, and Kong Xunwen burst out laughing, turning his head to cover his face.
“Stop laughing,” Qiu Zhijie said, sounding a little helpless, then softly complained, “The outside of this car is burning hot.”
Kong Xunwen, his shoulders still shaking, leaned toward the heat outside. “Whose fault is it that you wanted to get out here?”
“You look so handsome today, of course, I want everyone to see more of you,” Qiu Zhijie reached out to pull him, adding, “If we don’t do this, how can we get those beautiful photos?”
Kong Xunwen naturally offered his hand, which was taken. He turned his head and smiled slightly. “You know about that.”
“Are you talking about the photos in those group chats?” Qiu Zhijie raised an eyebrow.
No answer was needed; he clearly knew.
“And a certain someone’s drawing from the live stream before…” Qiu Zhijie added leisurely.
Kong Xunwen, who had just put one leg out, immediately stopped his movement upon hearing this. He withdrew the hand resting in the man’s palm, feigning displeasure. “In that case, I think we should wait a bit longer before going out.”
“Ah, I’m also very happy to be photographed looking so handsome,” Qiu Zhijie instantly changed his tune.
“Can we come out now?”
“Hmm?” Kong Xunwen reached out his hand again, which was grasped. He tilted his head and smiled. “Wasn’t I going to get out anyway?”
He got out of the car, but the moment he stepped out, Kong Xunwen squinted, slightly overwhelmed by the heat.
The weather was truly excessively hot.
It was rare that Qiu Zhijie could endure wearing a light jacket for so long in this temperature.
Kong Xunwen looked admiringly at the man, who showed no signs of discomfort except for slightly red ear tips. He stood up straight and urged him toward the studio building. “Quick, quick, quick.”
“…Quick, quick, quick!”
Shi Ke saw the small clip sent to the group chat by Tang Sha, the first reporter at the front desk (though anonymous, everyone knew who it was), and urgently nudged Chang Ruixin beside her. “CEO Qiu and Brother Kong are here!”
“Live stream yesterday, and they’re coming in together again today.” Chang Ruixin clenched her fist and smiled. “I knew they were fine.”
“Hey, hey, that’s not the main point, no, wait, there’s an even more important point,” Shi Ke said, flipping through the group messages while listening to her friend laugh. “Look at the group chat quickly.”
“What, what?” Chang Ruixin scrolled through her phone. “Ugh, it’s lagging a bit. Show me.”
The two heads huddled together, letting out sounds of exaggerated surprise.
“Tsk tsk, CEO Qiu and Brother Kong are too perfect for each other. That outfit is clearly a couple’s look. I remember how simple Brother Kong used to dress, but now that he’s dressed up, he matches CEO Qiu even better.”
“I know, right? Though Brother Kong’s face is already far from simple.”
“True, true. By the way, did you watch yesterday’s live stream?”
“Of course! It was so sweet, I almost died of diabetes! Have you seen the edits today?”
“You saw them too? I was already swooning yesterday, but today is even more intense.”
After whispering for a while in the restroom, the two walked back to their workstations together. They knew their desks offered a direct view of CEO Qiu and Brother Kong, and they might even get to say hello.
During this time, their mouths didn’t stop moving.
Wan Yongle closed the unpleasant image on his computer screen, but the clear discussion about the two men continued beside him. He frowned impatiently. “Can you please be quiet in a workplace?”
Chang Ruixin and Shi Ke immediately fell silent. They exchanged glances and then looked at Wan Yongle.
Chang Ruixin said, “Uh, sorry.”
Actually, everyone usually chatted casually; it was common practice.
Shi Ke looked slightly defiant, but Chang Ruixin shot her a look.
The two retreated to their messaging app.
Chang Ruixin: Forget it, why bother arguing with him? It’s probably because things are going smoothly for CEO Qiu and Brother Kong. Let’s just enjoy ourselves.
Shi Ke then withdrew her gaze and stopped paying attention to the man.
The two found a new spot and continued their lively discussion.
Meanwhile, Tang Sha at the entrance greeted the somewhat different CEO Qiu and his boyfriend today.
Putting on a smile, she watched the perfectly matched couple walk past, raising her voice as if congratulating them at a wedding. “Good morning.”
CEO Qiu seemed to be in a very good mood. He nodded at her, even showing a rare hint of a smile. “Morning.”
The young man beside him seemed startled, taking a step behind the man before following up with a greeting. “Morning.”
Tang Sha contentedly captured today’s photos and a short video, posting them in the group chat. Since accidentally taking a video last time, she had discovered a new world.
Upstairs, Kong Xunwen followed Qiu Zhijie. Although it was a route he was used to, today felt distinctly different.
Many people enthusiastically greeted them along the way. Qiu Zhijie was in an exceptionally good mood today and actually returned all the greetings.
Kong Xunwen naturally couldn’t remain silent, so he followed along, replying to each greeting.
Things only improved once they reached the office. He familiarized himself with the inner sofa and settled there.
When it was time for the live stream, he went to the lounge, which had been converted into a streaming room. Outside, Qiu Zhijie was also very busy, so he didn’t spend much time in the office either.
Kong Xunwen ended his stream first during lunchtime and waited outside for Qiu Zhijie so they could eat together.
It was already noon, their usual lunchtime. Qiu Zhijie was usually earlier.
After waiting for a while, the door finally opened. Qiu Zhijie walked in briskly, followed by Assistant Wang. Kong Xunwen’s gaze followed them.
Soon, Assistant Wang left, and Qiu Zhijie walked over. “I was a bit busy. Have you been waiting long?”
Kong Xunwen glanced at the departing Assistant Wang and shook his head. “No.”