On How To Defeat Dr. Qing Leng Chapter 30

Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Living together

The morning light slanted into the room through the gaps in the curtains that were not tightly drawn.Wen Yelan was awakened by this light. He frowned and opened one eye with half-lidded eyes.

What came into view was the unfamiliar ceiling, and… the side face of Pei Yan sleeping very close at hand.

Wen Yelan froze instantly and held his breath.

Pei Yan was lying next to him, only an arm’s length apart, turning sideways in his direction, with one hand loosely resting on the quilt between the two of them.

He was sleeping deeply, his usual arrogance and vigor had been completely restrained, his eyebrows were stretched, and his thick eyelashes hung down obediently.

Wen Yelan’s mind went blank, and the memories of last night came back like fragments: celebrating the end of the project, red wine, feeling a little dizzy, being helped to the sofa…and then what?Why is he in bed?Why is Pei Yan here?

He subconsciously lifted a corner of the quilt and found that he had changed into a set of pajamas with a bear pattern printed on them.Wen Yelan’s brain buzzed, and his heart was in a state of confusion.

He tried to move his body carefully, trying to get out of the bed without disturbing Pei Yan.

As soon as he moved, the person next to him made a vague nasal noise, and his hand on the quilt moved unconsciously.

The confusion when he first woke up lasted less than two seconds. Pei Yan’s eyes focused on Wen Yelan’s face, and when he saw his round eyes and the hands holding his pajamas tightly, he couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Morning.”

Like a cat whose tail was stepped on, Wen Yelan suddenly shrank back, pulled away, and said in a dry voice: “You…how…” He pointed at the bed and then at his clothes, his words were awkward.

Pei Yan yawned and sat up with his arms propped up. The quilt slid down, revealing his naked upper body, with smooth and distinct muscle lines.

“You fell asleep on the sofa last night and couldn’t wake up. I can’t let you curl up on the sofa all night, right? I brought you in.” He paused and looked at Wen Yelan with a magnanimous look in his eyes. “Then I saw that you were sleeping very deeply. I didn’t bother to go to the guest room. The bed is big enough anyway.”

“I bought the pajamas after you left last time. They match your underwear and they fit well.”

He said it lightly.Wen Yelan opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but looking at Pei Yan’s natural and innocent expression, the words were stuck in his throat again.

Fuck those bear briefs.

Pei Yan reached out and rubbed Wen Yelan’s frizzy hair, “Does it hurt?”

Wen Yelan felt it belatedly.Strangely, not only did I not have the splitting headache and nausea that are common after a hangover, I felt refreshed and my mind was extremely clear. Even my body seemed to have been nourished by a good rest, with a lazy and comfortable feeling.

“It doesn’t hurt.” He answered honestly, and even added, “I seem… quite energetic.”

Pei Yan chuckled and let go of his wrist: “That’s good. The wine was specially selected. It has a soft stamina and is not easy to get drunk. It seems to have a good effect on you.” He got out of bed, stepped on the soft carpet with his bare feet, stretched out, and the muscles on his back tensed instantly, “Go and wash up first? I still have the towel and toothbrush.”

Wen Yelan looked at Pei Yan’s back as he walked to the bathroom. The words “I should go” rolled around on the tip of his tongue several times before finally swallowing them.

It seemed that the atmosphere from last night had not completely dissipated. Wen Yelan fell back on the bed. He really didn’t want to go back to his cold little apartment right now.

When the soles of my feet touched the soft carpet, the strange feeling of not belonging to me came over me again, but it didn’t cause much discomfort.He walked to the bathroom, where everything was as before.

When he came out after washing, the living room was filled with the aroma of food.Pei Yan had already put on a short-sleeved shirt and was busy with his back to him.Eggs sizzling in the pan.

Pei Yan is pretty almighty, Wen Yelan thought to himself.

“Or milk?” Pei Yan didn’t even look back.

“…Hmm.” Wen Yelan responded, walked to the dining table and sat down.Everything was similar to the morning after our last sleepover, but a little different.He couldn’t tell what the specific difference was, maybe it was just a change of mood.

Pei Yan quickly came over with two plates, simple fried eggs, bacon, toast, a cup of steaming milk and a cup of black coffee.He sat down opposite Wen Yelan and pushed the milk in front of him.

“What are your plans for today?” Pei Yan looked at him.

Wen Yelan sipped the milk and said, “There are no plans. The report has been handed in and the vacation has just begun.” What he said was the truth. The long, idle twenty-one days of vacation seemed like an endless blank at the moment, which made him a little confused.

“Just right.” Pei Yan bit off half of the fried egg in one bite, “I’m fine too.”

Wen Yelan didn’t answer and ate breakfast quietly.

“If you don’t want to go out, just stay at home.”

“I have books and movies here, as well as game consoles, although you may not be interested. Or…” He raised his eyes and looked at Wen Yelan, “What do you want to do? I’ll accompany you.”

The words “stay at home” made Wen Yelan’s hand holding the spoon pause.This is not his “home”.But Pei Yan said it so naturally, as if this was really their home.And the three words “I’ll accompany you” hit his heart.

“I… don’t know.” Wen Yelan finally whispered.During previous holidays, he would either bury himself in books or unfinished research, or endure the silence in an empty room.

What should a vacation with someone be like?

Pei Yan looked at him, frowning slightly and thinking seriously, and his eyes softened.”Then think slowly. Finish your breakfast first.”

After breakfast, Wen Yelan watched Pei Yan put away the tableware and clean the kitchen utensils skillfully. His movements were smooth, unlike a young master who never touched his fingers.He stood by the kitchen and watched for a while, then suddenly said: “Do you need help?”

Pei Yan turned around, raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then smiled and said: “No, it will be ready soon. You can go to the living room to sit for a while, or just wander around. Make it your own home.”

Wen Yelan finally walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.Outside the window is a slightly gray winter sky in Beijing, but the view is wide and the undulating city outline in the distance can be seen.He sat down on the sofa by the window and cast his eyes unfocused into the distance.

Pei Yan finished cleaning the kitchen, wiped his hands, walked over, and sat down next to him, not getting too close, keeping a distance that was comfortable for Wen Yelan.

“You seemed to like looking at that pot of green plants last time.” Pei Yan said suddenly.

Wen Yelan came back to his senses and looked at the tall green plant in the corner. The memory of the last time he wanted to repay the favor came to him uncontrollably. He blushed, “Well, it’s growing very well.”

“Someone comes to take care of it regularly.” Pei Yan said, “This house is usually empty, so these plants are a bit angry.” He paused and looked at Wen Yelan, “Now that you are here, it seems like a place where people live.”

The words were a bit ambiguous. Wen Yelan felt his ears burning and looked away.”I didn’t do anything.”

“It’s enough that you are here.” Pei Yan’s voice was very soft.

The living room became quiet again, and Wen Yelan discovered that now that he was in the same space with Pei Yan, even if he didn’t talk, it didn’t seem to make him feel as tense and want to escape as before.

Time passed quietly.Pei Yan picked up the tablet on the coffee table and started browsing the news and emails. Occasionally, he would answer the phone in a low voice and handle some matters, but most of the time he just stayed quietly in the living room.

Wen Yelan was a little at a loss at first, but gradually, he was infected by this relaxing atmosphere.He got up and looked at the bookshelf in the living room. Most of them were business and financial books and magazines, as well as some art albums and novels.He pulled out a picture album about geological photography and returned to the sofa to read it.

The sunlight moves slowly, and the room feels warm.

At noon, Pei Yan ordered takeout, and Wen Yelan took the initiative to help pack the takeout lunch box.

After dinner, Pei Yan suggested watching a movie.He chose the literary film “In the Mood for Love”.The curtains are drawn down, the lights are dimmed, and the comfortable sofa seems to wrap you up.Wen Yelan sat upright at first, but as the plot progressed, her body gradually relaxed and she leaned into the soft cushions.

Halfway through the movie, the pace becomes slower and slower.Wen Yelan was actually not very good at concentrating on fictional stories for long periods of time. He woke up early in the morning, and the warm environment in the afternoon and the hypnotic rhythm of the film made his eyelids start to feel heavy.

Pei Yan was keenly aware of the changes in the breathing rate of the people around him.He turned his head slightly and saw Wen Yelan’s head unconsciously tilted to the side of the back of the sofa. Although his eyes were still open and looking at the screen, they were already distracted. His long eyelashes slowly lowered and then struggled to lift up again, and so on.

Like a sleepy kitten.

There was a smile in Pei Yan’s eyes. He calmly adjusted his sitting posture to relax his shoulders more. Then he stretched out his hand and gently and slowly took Wen Yelan’s shoulders. With a slight force, he brought the person towards him.

Wen Yelan felt a warm and reliable support while he was half asleep, and his will to resist sleep instantly collapsed. He followed the gentle force, tilted his head, and leaned completely against Pei Yan’s shoulder. He found a comfortable position, rubbed it, and stopped moving.The sound of clear and even breathing soon came.

Pei Yan froze, not daring to move for fear of disturbing him.

He didn’t read a word of what happened in the second half of the movie.All the senses were focused on the warm touch on his left shoulder and the gentle breath blowing on his chest.Wen Yelan’s soft hair tickled his chin, and it felt more like feathers were gently scratching his heart.

Carefully, with his free right hand, he picked up the nearby remote control and turned down the volume of the movie until it was almost inaudible.The only sound left in the audio-visual room was the intertwined breathing of the two people and the silent picture on the screen.

Wen Yelan slept for nearly an hour.When I woke up, my consciousness was still a little hazy. I only felt warm and solid under my body, and a familiar and reassuring scent lingered on the tip of my nose.He opened his eyes drowsily and met Pei Yan’s smiling eyes.

My mind went blank for a few seconds, and then I suddenly woke up.

He actually fell asleep on Pei Yan’s shoulder!And Pei Yan just kept this posture without moving.

Wen Yelan stood up straight as if he was electrocuted, and pulled away from her. His movements were so big that he almost slipped off the sofa.

“Are you awake?” Pei Yan slowly moved his stiff shoulders and arms, “Did you sleep well?”

Wen Yelan didn’t dare to look at him, and stared at the subtitles of the movie that was nearing the end with her eyes. Her voice was as thin as a gnat: “…Well. I’m sorry, I…”

“What are you apologizing for?” Pei Yan interrupted him with a relaxed tone, “The movie is a bit boring. Just sleep well.” He stood up and stretched his neck, “Are you thirsty? I’ll get some water.”

“I…I’ll do it myself.” Wen Yelan also stood up, just wanting to find something to do quickly and escape from this awkward and ambiguous atmosphere.He quickly poured himself a glass of cold water and drank most of it in one breath.

Pei Yan looked at his panicked back and shrugged helplessly.He walked to the bar and poured himself a glass of water. He leaned against the bar and looked at the red tips of Wen Yelan’s ears.

“What do you want to eat tonight?” he asked, as if nothing happened just now.

Wen Yelan squeezed the cup, a little nervous: “…I want to eat what you made…forget the trouble.”

Pei Yan raised his eyebrows in surprise: “Of course it’s no problem. There’s still some food left in the refrigerator. I’ll see what I can do.”

Wen Yelan followed and stood at the door of the kitchen. “Do you need me to do anything?” Wen Yelan asked.He was not used to standing and watching other people busy like this.

Pei Yan looked back at him and thought for a moment: “Then help me wash the vegetables? And those tomatoes.”

“Okay.” Wen Yelan rolled up his sleeves and walked to the sink.Washing vegetables is not unfamiliar to him. Although he rarely cooks for himself, he still has basic life skills.

Wen Yelan washed the vegetables, put them in a drain basket, and placed them on the side of the cooking table.Looking at Pei Yan’s back chopping vegetables, his broad shoulders, and his focused profile, he suddenly felt a little dazed.Such a scene is too everyday and too unreal.

“Why are you in a daze?” Pei Yan’s voice brought him back to his thoughts.Pei Yan has already cut the side dishes and is heating up the pot. “Pass me the soy sauce. Do you want some soup?”

Wen Yelan quickly followed suit.He also took the initiative to take over the task of cooking soup.But he wasn’t very familiar with Pei Yan’s seasonings, so he hesitated and added some pepper, salt and pepper, then picked up a jar that looked like salt and put in two tablespoons of it.

“Bah, bah, bah” Wen Yelan spit it out immediately after taking just a mouthful of the soup, which was bitter and sweet at the same time.

Pei Yan handed over a glass of water at the right time, and Wen Yelan hurriedly drank a few sips. He looked at Pei Yan with some embarrassment.

“I can’t drink the soup.”

Pei Yan held back his smile and took a sip. The smile instantly froze on his face.

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The author has something to say: It’s over. I accidentally sent out all the manuscripts I saved for this list.