Rat, Rabbit, And Rabbit Transformed Into Humans And Married Their Natural Enemies. Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Bai Zhi felt something was off.

Within the marriage, he belonged to Xie Yuzhan, and Xie Yuzhan likewise belonged to him. This statement was fine, but the atmosphere—it seemed overly intimate, the surrounding air thick with pink bubbles.

In the quiet stillness brimming with ambiguity, Xie Yuzhan kissed the side of the man’s neck.

It landed right on the carotid artery. He could clearly feel the pulse of the other person’s blood vessel, tight and even, full of vitality, beating steadily.

Bai Zhi couldn’t help but tremble, his eyes scattering starlight. Why was he being kissed without warning! This was playing outside the rules, a foul, a foul!

The key was—

This felt very, very different from a lip kiss!

He tried to steady his voice and said, “What are you doing? Out of nowhere…”

His words were cut short by an unconscious, sharp gasp. He bit his lip, unable to stop his body from shaking. Why, why did he suddenly bite him?!

Mr. Wolf bit the bunny!

The moment he realized what happened, he almost instinctively bent his elbow and delivered a sharp jab to the person behind him. As Xie Yuzhan retreated half a step, Bai Zhi spun around and pushed him away.

Looking at the other man’s slightly furrowed brow, Bai Zhi’s expression was a little blank, his fingertips trembling.

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but didn’t know where to start. This whole sequence was because of the strange Mr. Wolf. Kissing was fine, but why did he open his mouth and bite him!

That moment was purely the stress response of a rabbit.

In his previous life, he was bitten to death by a wolf. The neck, such a vulnerable spot—when he was bitten there, he reacted instantly without time to think. It was a complete reflex.

Xie Yuzhan looked at the startled little bunny and instantly felt that his emotions were somewhat out of control. Things hadn’t felt right these past few days.

Watching Bai Zhi chat so enthusiastically with netizens—whoever they were—he was not only excited but extremely passionate. Fans called him Bunny, called him Baby, and some even called him Husband, which Xie Yuzhan hadn’t mentioned.

Didn’t he have a boyfriend?

Bai Zhi, on the other hand, was completely unaware of the implications.

He closed his eyes, calming his emotions. Regardless, he knew one thing clearly: the wild beast locked in the cage should not be let out yet.

A distinct pain was radiating from the lower part of his chest. Bai Zhi’s elbow strike hadn’t been light.

He proactively stepped back another half-step and said, “I apologize. I shouldn’t have done that just now. It was just… passion taking over. If you don’t like it, I won’t do it again.”

Bai Zhi stared at Xie Yuzhan, raising a hand to touch the spot where the other man had bitten him. It was burning hot.

He quickly lowered his hand, unsure where to look. Although the physical distance between them had increased, their eyes met, and he felt sparks were about to fly. It felt like zero distance.

This made the bunny even more flustered.

He couldn’t maintain his composure after all, glancing away, and mumbled softly, “It’s not exactly that…”

Hmm? Xie Yuzhan paused, his eyes slightly brightening. He pressed, “Not exactly what?”

Bai Zhi clenched his fingers, and after a while, continued, “It’s not that I dislike it, but, but you can’t bite my neck. That spot makes me feel uneasy.”

It felt like his fate was being grasped by the scruff of his neck.

But truthfully, he wasn’t that resistant to intimate contact. One thing at a time.

Xie Yuzhan curved his lips. He truly liked Bai Zhi’s honesty, especially when he delivered such a straightforward answer so sweetly.

He took two steps forward, grasping the hand that hung by Bai Zhi’s side, rubbing his fingers through the gaps between Bai Zhi’s, finally lacing their fingers together. He lifted their clasped hands and asked in a low voice, “Then is the hand okay?”

During the livestream, his hands needed to be visible on camera.

Bai Zhi responded with a muffled hum. The hand was fine. Even if the netizens saw it, it didn’t matter. He was quite willing to indulge the other man’s…

Possessiveness.

In Lu Qinghe’s words, this was called staking a claim.

Xie Yuzhan wanted to bite Bai Zhi’s hand or fingers, the kind that would leave a visible mark, but in the end, he kissed the back of his wrist. Then he bit it, using a little force, leaving several clear tooth marks.

Releasing him, he looked at the marks on the fair, delicate skin of the man before him, the curve of his lips becoming more pronounced. He said, “They won’t last too long.”

“Mhm.”

Bai Zhi glanced at his wrist and explained, “The people in the livestream are just enthusiastic. The person closest to me is only you, so don’t worry, I won’t do this kind of thing with anyone else, not even Qinghe, Aunt Lin, or Uncle Zheng.”

Xie Yuzhan squeezed Bai Zhi’s hand firmly and asked with a smile, “Then can I interpret that as me being your one and only?”

Bai Zhi nodded without hesitation. “Of course you are.”

Xie Yuzhan’s good mood couldn’t be contained. He let go of Bai Zhi’s hand and pinched his cheek. “Before this marriage, I had never dated. I didn’t have the inclination, nor had I met anyone who moved my heart. But now it’s different.”

“Zhizhi, to me, you are the right person.”

“You are my only one.”

He was not only his first love but also his destination.

Bai Zhi pursed his lips and smiled, touching his ear. As expected, it was hot again.

He cleared his throat and changed the subject. “That jab I gave you was a reflex, and I used quite a bit of force. Are you okay?”

Xie Yuzhan didn’t miss Bai Zhi’s embarrassment and concern. People with fair skin couldn’t hide their blushes.

He feigned a sigh and teased, “The force wasn’t small, but that also reassures me. Our Zhizhi isn’t some delicate flower in a greenhouse, incapable of defending himself.”

It was a good thing that he could protect himself.

The other man’s appearance was certainly eye-catching; having the ability to self-preserve was far better than being purely fragile.

Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, straightening his back. He smiled, “Of course I am!”

He was a free little flying rabbit on the prairie!

Xie Yuzhan couldn’t help but chuckle. Bai Zhi always brought him good cheer and many wonderful experiences. This was his luck.

He helped the other man put on his mic and said, “Shall we start then?”

“Okay!”

Bai Zhi was true to his word. As soon as the livestream began, he was straightforward and serious, telling everyone not to flirt with him, not to call him Baby or Sweetheart, and especially not Husband. Some people disagreed.

He even had his assistant pin an announcement so that later viewers could see it.

When someone asked who disagreed, he glanced at Xie Yuzhan, who was sitting not far away, his eyes curved in a smile. He said it was the person at home.

Appropriate jealousy is good for health, but too much can hurt the stomach~

Xie Yuzhan winked at him. The dark eyes hidden behind his glasses were so bright, as if filled with scattered starlight, bearing no relation whatsoever to gloom or coldness.

He liked this.

Xie Yuzhan was in an excellent mood. When he saw the comments section shipping their CP, his mood improved even more. They spoke well, he loved to hear it, so they should say more.

He discussed it with Bai Zhi, offering to pay for lucky draw giveaways for the fans.

Bai Zhi’s eyes lifted slightly, and he couldn’t hold back a smile. Of course, he agreed. No problem.

Just before the livestream ended, Xie Yuzhan left first. Only after he finished his broadcast did Bai Zhi learn that CEO Xie had prepared a late-night snack for him.

Pan-fried tofu, grilled eggplant, vegetable salad, two fruit tarts, plus a bowl of fragrant, soft mushroom and vegetable congee. It was incredibly thoughtful on a chilly night in early spring.

After eating, he leaned back contentedly on the sofa. Yes, this late-night snack was eaten in the second-floor lounge area. Since he got sick last time, they rarely ate late-night snacks in the first-floor dining room.

Honestly, even if Mr. Wolf’s affection was just a game, the bunny was flattered.

Such indulgence, accommodation, and doting.

Xie Yuzhan seized the opportunity to continue ruffling Bai Zhi’s hair. “Some of your fans are quite cute.”

Bai Zhi knew which fans Xie Yuzhan was referring to and could sense the other man’s good mood. The luster on his peacock feathers seemed even brighter.

He straightened up and leaned closer, looking into the dark pupils of the man before him. He smiled, “Regardless, within my capabilities and acceptance, I want you to be happy.”

He didn’t feel strongly about the CP shipping, but Xie Yuzhan seemed to quite enjoy it, so it was fine.

Bai Zhi’s eyes were infused with a clear, bright smile. As Xie Yuzhan watched, his heart felt soft and warm, like being stuffed with a handful of fluffy, sun-soaked clouds made of cotton candy.

Light and sweet.

He pulled Bai Zhi into his arms, resting his head on the other man’s shoulder, his voice carrying a hint of a sigh. “Zhizhi, you might not know how much I celebrate, how much I celebrate that Xie Minghong chose you.”

Bai Zhi rubbed against Xie Yuzhan in his arms and patted his back. “That just proves we have fate. Even without Xie Minghong, what was meant to be would happen eventually.”

“It’s destiny.”

“Yes, it truly is destiny.”

Xie Yuzhan didn’t believe in ghosts, gods, or fate, but he loved Bai Zhi’s phrase “it’s destiny.”

Bai Zhi tightened his arms, somewhat reluctant to leave the embrace. He admitted he felt very close to Xie Yuzhan, much closer than anyone else, and he felt a degree of reliance. Who could refuse someone who always appeared when he needed them?

Yet, he knew very well they belonged to two different worlds.

A carnivorous animal and a herbivorous animal could never be truly intimate. He couldn’t completely drop his guard, even if Xie Yuzhan were to explicitly promise never to eat him.

So—

He gently closed his eyes. During this safe period, he wouldn’t overthink things. After they separated, there would be plenty of time to ponder. It was better to cherish the time they had now and leave no regrets.

Contentment brings lasting joy.

Spring was deepening, already carrying a hint of early summer warmth. This temperature was quite comfortable for him, and he was willing to go out more often.

That day, Lu Qinghe invited him to an exhibition. After viewing it, it was noon, so they ate at a restaurant outside. As they walked downstairs, they unexpectedly saw Xie Yuzhan.

He was with his assistant and several others. He was likely entertaining business partners.

Lu Qinghe poked his friend and asked, “Should we go over and say hello?”

Bai Zhi shook his head. “I don’t know his business partners. No need.”

Lu Qinghe watched Xie Yuzhan and his group intently, his eyebrows slightly raised. “Look at the person walking closest to CEO Xie. They have great presence. They look quite compatible standing together.”

“And they’re business partners, so they must have a lot to talk about. Maybe they’re soulmates.”

Bai Zhi’s expression froze, but he quickly looked away, a sudden tightness in his chest.

It felt very stuffy.