Rat, Rabbit, And Rabbit Transformed Into Humans And Married Their Natural Enemies. Chapter 72

Chapter 72

New messages flooded the live stream’s comment section, and the mass mockery continued unabated.

The comments ranged from “Another one gone crazy, kick them out,” to “The bunny eats snow lotus, you can’t afford him,” and “Don’t overestimate yourself, don’t come out here to make a fool of yourself,” and even “Daydreaming late at night—either crazy or stupid…”

Not to mention the declarations of affection mixed in with the ridicule: compliments about the shopkeeper’s hands, his voice, and his entire rabbit self…

Bai Zhi felt a jumble of emotions. What was all this nonsense?

The style was too bizarre, friends!

He was about to speak up and stop the mockery in the comments when the sound of a door opening behind him made him pause. The premonition in his heart grew stronger.

He ignored the comment section and turned his head. Who else could it be but Xie Yuzhan walking through the study door? He was the only one with a key!

And after clearly seeing what the visitor was holding, the words Bai Zhi was about to use to remind CEO Xie that he was live-streaming got stuck in his throat.

Heavens, what was he doing?!

Under Bai Zhi’s gaze, Xie Yuzhan slowly approached, stopping about a meter away. He leaned in slightly, his tone gentle and laced with a smile. “Of course, you can eat snow lotus.

“Darling, I grew a whole base of snow lotus for you. The flowers are blooming. You can eat your fill.”

Bai Zhi stared blankly at the large bouquet of perfectly bloomed snow lotus flowers in Xie Yuzhan’s arms—flowers that looked incredibly delicious. He was stunned for a long time. Growing a base of snow lotus?

A whole base?!

What exactly had Xie Yuzhan been doing behind his back!!

The netizens in the live stream instantly erupted when they heard the words and saw a glimpse of the snow lotus flowers entering the frame. Everyone was familiar with the voice of the person who had arrived—it was the carnivorous boss, the husband whom the bunny often mentioned and was currently separated from!

He was clearly here to reconcile!

The fans went wild, especially the CP shippers. They wished they could reach through the screen and force the couple to kiss. A whole base of snow lotus! Was snow lotus that easy to grow? He must have spent a fortune.

Had the way big bosses expressed sincerity evolved to this extent in modern times?

However, Bai Zhi couldn’t spare any attention for the live stream right now. He subtly sniffed. The large bouquet of snow lotus had a delicate, refreshing fragrance. It smelled and looked incredibly tempting.

He wanted to eat it.

He stared for a long time, then raised his eyes to look at Xie Yuzhan, who was holding the flowers.

The other man’s expression was gentle and resolute. His pair of dark eyes seemed to hold an infinite, melting galaxy, with specks of starlight falling within them, bright yet soft, and possessing a huge gravitational pull that threatened to draw him in.

It made him want to abandon all caution and drown in it.

Xie Yuzhan moved the snow lotus closer to Bai Zhi and asked, “Come home with me, okay?”

Bai Zhi pursed his lips. For a moment, it was hard to articulate his feelings, but the surging emotions made his eyes sting.

He blinked, not answering immediately. Instead, he tore off a petal of snow lotus, popped it into his mouth, and chewed. The fragrant, sweet taste spread, accompanied by a clear, subtle bitterness—a flavor he was familiar with and loved.

The maturity and bloom were just right.

Xie Yuzhan was amused by Bai Zhi’s action. The upward curve of his lips showed clear pleasure. Not refusing outright meant the other party was considering it, hesitating. This was a good sign.

He waited patiently.

Bai Zhi ate half a snow lotus flower. On the surface, his expression didn’t change, but in reality, the water in his heart was boiling, as if magma was flowing beneath the surface, about to erupt.

It was a clamor and noise filling his entire chest.

He couldn’t deny the flutter of his heart at this moment, or the accompanying happiness and satisfaction. His entire rabbit self felt like he was being carried into the air by a hydrogen balloon, floating lightly.

The voice deep inside him urged him to agree, right now, immediately.

But the rope of rationality was still barely holding him, preventing him from being completely swept away by the surging emotions. Of course, it was only a thin thread now.

He looked straight into Xie Yuzhan’s eyes and slowly said, “To be honest, I can’t answer you right now.”

He paused here, his gaze shifting away for a moment before quickly returning. He continued, “I need to think about it a bit more. After all, this is a major decision—handing over my life. I need to be, I need to be cautious. However!”

He took a deep breath, accepting the large bouquet of snow lotus. “I’ll take the snow lotus. They’re grown exceptionally well. They taste delicious.”

Xie Yuzhan chuckled softly. He understood what this meant.

Saying he needed to think about it, yet accepting his bouquet—wasn’t this a form of tacit consent? He just needed a little time to accept, organize his thoughts, and prepare himself.

To treat a relationship, and this marriage, seriously.

He moved closer, reaching his arm past Bai Zhi’s side to rest it on the desk behind him. He chuckled softly. “Of course, you can certainly think about it more. But dear, would you mind giving your not-yet-divorced partner a kiss first? As a thank you for these snow lotus flowers.”

Bai Zhi leaned back, pressing against the desk. There was nowhere left to retreat.

If he had the presence of mind to check the comment section right now, he would find the netizens screaming and cheering wildly.

But now, his eyes were filled only with the person leaning in close.

He was nervous and flustered, subconsciously licking his lips. He stammered slightly, “But we are, after all, still separated. You can’t…”

“Darling, I can take an advance.”

“You—”

Bai Zhi’s words were cut short, his voice disappearing between their touching lips and teeth.

Xie Yuzhan kissed Bai Zhi, simultaneously reaching out to cover the camera. The public viewing ended here. Netizens, the following content was not suitable for minors, and he certainly didn’t want the bunny’s live stream to be banned because of it.

And Bai Zhi’s entire rabbit self had completely short-circuited.

He sensed Xie Yuzhan’s action, but what camera? What live stream? He didn’t know anything about a live stream. Right now, his mind was completely consumed by this kiss.

Nothing else mattered.

This wasn’t just a simple lip-to-lip kiss! It was the kind they hadn’t shared before! It was the deep, wet, warm kind that made his whole body tremble!!

He seriously suspected he might become the first pika to suffocate from kissing.

When Xie Yuzhan finally released him, he took a deep breath, only to choke on it. The other man had to pat his back for a long time before he recovered.

He tightly hugged the bouquet of snow lotus, not caring if he crushed the flowers. His entire rabbit self leaned against Xie Yuzhan, feeling as hot as if he had a forty-degree fever. The temperature of his palms could probably fry an egg!

It was absolutely lethal.

Xie Yuzhan directly ended the live stream, not forgetting to say goodbye to the netizens, then picked up Bai Zhi and sat down in the chair, placing the other man on his lap.

The little rabbit was burying his face in his chest. Although he couldn’t see, he could clearly feel the heat of the other man’s cheeks through the layer of clothing.

If there were a burrow here, Bai Zhi would surely have burrowed into it out of embarrassment.

The other man’s innocence and shyness, even his clumsy and unskilled response, brought him immense pleasure. Lack of experience was a good thing.

Like a blank sheet of paper, he was happy to leave all sorts of exclusive marks on it.

Only he could.

He stroked Bai Zhi’s back, patiently waiting for him to calm down. Only when the breathing of the person in his arms evened out did he ask in a low voice, “Did you dislike what just happened? Or did you like it?”

Bai Zhi, sitting in Xie Yuzhan’s lap, heard the question. His breathing, which had just calmed down, hitched, and he almost failed to catch his breath.

He steadied himself, looked up, his voice still faintly trembling, yet he confessed honestly, “I liked it. Do you want to advance another one?”

He liked this kind of kissing.

The feeling in that instant was unfamiliar, yet it made him feel as if their souls were infinitely close. He liked that feeling—secure and joyful.

Being watched by Bai Zhi’s bright, unreservedly affectionate eyes, Xie Yuzhan’s breathing instantly deepened.

Unconscious seduction was the most deadly.

He stroked Bai Zhi’s cheek, his voice slightly hoarse, and whispered, “Your wish is my command, my little prince…”

Bai Zhi’s ears felt scorched by the endearment, but he quickly stopped thinking about it. He wrapped one arm around the snow lotus flowers and the other around Xie Yuzhan, allowing himself to sink into the gentle yet dominant kiss—

In the end, he was carried back to the bedroom by the other man.

He frowned slightly, staring at his weak legs and feet. They were a bit disappointing, but it didn’t matter. There was plenty of time ahead; he could practice more!

Xie Yuzhan unwrapped the snow lotus bouquet and placed the flowers in a vase. When he returned to the bedroom, he saw that Bai Zhi, who should have been on the bed, was gone. He glanced towards the nest and saw that the rabbit had burrowed straight inside.

It was delayed shyness.

He didn’t try to pull the bunny out. Instead, he went to the kitchen, making sure not to close the bedroom door.

Since the stream ended early today, eating a late-night snack wouldn’t be too late. He could prepare something, after all, kissing was quite physically demanding, and the little rabbit seemed to need some sweets to… calm his nerves?

Nerves of excitement.

The room was quiet, and the kitchen wasn’t as far away as it was in the villa. Bai Zhi, curled up in the comforting nest, could hear Xie Yuzhan’s movements coming and going, and the continuous, subtle sounds from the kitchen.

He was making a late-night snack.

He played with Pikachu’s ear for a while, his heart slowly settling down. His eyes, covered in a moist sheen, shone brightly. He found it hard to describe the feeling right now. If he had to say, he probably understood the human yearning for home.

A home.

Not a villa or an apartment, not a house big or small, but a place of stable and joyful refuge, where the heart belonged.

This feeling was unfamiliar, but not bad. He liked it.

Independence was good, and self-reliance was good, but Xie Yuzhan was right: this didn’t prevent him from wanting to be closer to someone. Occasional reliance was fine; it didn’t mean he was a useless little thing.

Being able to stand on his own two feet, and also being able to act spoiled and clingy—that was called flexibility!

He couldn’t help but smile as he thought about it. Tonight…

When Xie Yuzhan returned to the bedroom carrying a tray, he saw the person who was stealthily climbing out of the nest right at the doorway. Their eyes met, and he curved his lips, asking, “Eat in the bedroom? Or go to the dining room?”

Bai Zhi answered with action. He efficiently moved the low wooden table onto the carpet. Unlike last time, he didn’t crawl back into the nest. Instead, he sat beside it, grabbed the Pikachu plushie, hugged it, and patted the table.

Xie Yuzhan set down the snacks and naturally sat down.

He handed the cake fork to Bai Zhi, his gaze subtly assessing the other man.

The eyes of the person before him, wet from the kiss, shimmered with ripples, warm as if holding a soft spring pool. His lips were a deeper color than usual, a ripe peach hue.

Extremely tempting.

His voice carried a subtle, restrained, and suppressed laugh. “I chose peach jam. It’s perfect for summer. Give it a try.”

Bai Zhi nodded and tasted a bite of the wobbly soufflé drizzled with yogurt and jam. It was delicate and soft on the palate. The sweet milky fragrance mixed with the tartness of the yogurt and jam, creating a rich yet harmonious flavor. Paired with a kiwi smoothie, it made him stretch out his brows in satisfaction.

He raised the cake fork and smiled. “Delicious. It has to be our Brother Yuzhan’s good cooking. No one else’s compares.”

Xie Yuzhan smoothed Bai Zhi’s hair, which had been messed up from rubbing against the nest. As he withdrew his hand, he gently stroked the other man’s cheek. “For someone who cooks, receiving a couple of compliments from the person enjoying the food is the greatest satisfaction.”

Bai Zhi smiled, pursed his lips, and focused on eating the dessert. He felt that tonight’s soufflé was incredibly sweet, sweet all the way to his heart, yet not cloying at all.

He was afraid he was turning into a dessert addict!

His mind was filled with like, like, like.

After finishing the last bite of soufflé and the last sip of smoothie, he put down the cup and looked at the person beside him. “You said you wanted to advance a kiss, and I gave it to you. So, can I reserve tomorrow’s breakfast now?”

“Of course. What does Zhizhi want to eat?”

Bai Zhi counted on his fingers. “I want seafood congee, paired with pan-fried dumplings with three-delicacy filling, and a side of vegetable salad.”

Xie Yuzhan looked thoughtful. Half-explaining, half-suggesting, he said, “Seafood congee tastes better cooked in a clay pot, but it takes longer. The dumplings are also best eaten freshly wrapped and cooked. How about this—

“Why don’t I stay here tonight? We’ll have more time in the morning.”

Bai Zhi lightly tapped his left palm with his right fist, his eyes crinkling into a smile. He agreed, “Let’s do that. I accidentally grabbed two sets of your clothes when I came back this time. I was thinking of finding time to return them to you, and now they’ll come in handy.”

Xie Yuzhan couldn’t help but chuckle, not pointing out Bai Zhi’s little scheme.

He liked it very much.

How exactly did one “mistakenly” grab his clothes?

Tonight’s stay was a mutual conspiracy and understanding between them.

He braced his hand on the carpet, leaned closer, and asked, “A happy accident, just perfect. So—since I’m already staying over, how about taking one more step forward? Can I sleep in the master bedroom?

“You know, I sleep very well. I won’t do anything while you’re asleep.”

Bai Zhi slightly raised his chin, squinting at Xie Yuzhan. He clearly knew the other man was pushing his luck, but it didn’t matter.

He allowed it.

He stood up, supporting himself on the low table, and carried the dishes out. His tone was raised, masking his embarrassment, and he drew out his words, “I trust you completely~ I’ll go wash the dishes. You take a shower first.”

Xie Yuzhan watched Bai Zhi’s retreating back. The light in his eyes settled, and the deep, melancholic shadows in his gaze warmed up.

The other man trusted him.

This was a good sign.

He really liked Bai Zhi’s lack of awkwardness in relationships. He might occasionally evade, but overall, he was quite honest and direct.

He didn’t mention it before he realized it, but once he did, even his rejections were swift. Even when he was still uncertain, he would clearly state that he needed time.

It seemed he wouldn’t have to wait too long now.

As long as the quantitative changes in their affection accumulated sufficiently, the moment he fully opened up would be the moment of qualitative change. He looked forward to it.

That night, they slept on opposite sides of the bed.

Bai Zhi lay properly. He was nervous at first, but as he chatted casually with Xie Yuzhan, he slowly relaxed and fell asleep.

And his dreams were filled with romance.

All things unspeakable.

So, when he woke up to find himself held in Xie Yuzhan’s arms, the bunny instantly started steaming on the spot, about to explode from the heat!

He didn’t care now whether he had rolled over in his sleep or if CEO Xie, with his long arms and legs, had scooped him up. The result was, well, intimate closeness.

The result was good; he had slept very well last night… ignoring the dreams. So the reason wasn’t that important.

But!

Even though he was too embarrassed to look at Xie Yuzhan throughout breakfast, he still kissed the other man’s cheek when sending him off.

If asked why, he’d say he just wanted to.

Besides the good morning and good night kisses, there should also be a goodbye kiss when leaving. He hoped the person being kissed would have a good day and everything would go smoothly. Go get ’em!

And if there was a goodbye kiss, there must be a welcome kiss!

He missed him so much after a day apart!

He really liked this kind of physical contact.

When he mentioned this to Lu Qinghe during lunch, his friend replied with a moment of silence, then told him to shut up, saying he didn’t want to be blinded by the display of affection; it was too mushy.

Bai Zhi blinked innocently. He wasn’t showing off. Where was the showing off? Where was the mushiness? Wasn’t this perfectly normal!

Lu Qinghe was speechless.

Unconscious showing off was the highest level of public display of affection. It had nothing to do with experience; it was pure talent.

How many people could withstand Bai Zhi’s honesty and sincerity? It was perfectly normal for him to be loved. Such pure affection was worth cherishing infinitely.

He cleared his throat. “Last night’s live stream was spectacular. It drove your CP fans crazy. They were saying things like, ‘You have the guts to eat the bunny, but you don’t have the guts to uncover the camera!’ Tsk tsk tsk, you two really know how to do it.”

Thinking about last night, Bai Zhi earnestly corrected him, “That was an accident! I didn’t expect Yuzhan to do that.”

“I think CEO Xie planned it for a long time.”

Bai Zhi choked. Planned for a long time? It seemed so? The snow lotus base wasn’t built in a day, and the flowers didn’t bloom in a day. Xie Yuzhan must have been preparing for this for a long time, and—

The other man was extremely jealous of his fans.

This wasn’t a new development.

Seeing Bai Zhi realize this, Lu Qinghe sighed with emotion. “Regardless, CEO Xie is truly willing to put in the effort and investment to pursue you.”

Bai Zhi hummed softly with a smile. He knew Xie Yuzhan was good to him.

He had been good to him since the beginning at the Xie family home. Everyone was right; CEO Xie was indeed biased. He spoiled him, tolerated him, and indulged him. He occupied a unique category all by himself. Such an outstanding person valued him so much; just thinking about it made him so happy he felt like he could fly.

It was a light, burden-free joy.

But he also clearly understood one thing: he wouldn’t like Xie Yuzhan just because the other man was good to him.

There were many other ways to show gratitude. Affection was not something to be traded. He accepted that kiss last night because it stemmed from the purest emotion in his heart.

Xie Yuzhan had his pride. What he needed was not repayment, but equally genuine love.

This was respect for himself, and respect for Xie Yuzhan.

Respect for this relationship.

On the way home, as Lu Qinghe drove, Bai Zhi rubbed his plushie and contemplated. Xie Yuzhan was accompanying his grandparents to an exhibition this afternoon and probably had no other plans afterward.

Should he invite him over for dinner? A candlelight dinner cooked by him would be nice. Perhaps he could also add a gift—

To celebrate their first truly meaningful kiss.

Thinking of last night’s kiss, he rubbed his ears. It had been almost a day, and he could still feel that heat.

This reaction didn’t escape his friend’s eyes. He accepted the teasing without refuting it. Although he was embarrassed, the happiness was real. When his phone rang, he glanced at it—

It was Luo Shuyue.

At this time, she should be at the exhibition with Xie Yuzhan. Why was she suddenly calling him?

Something was unusual. Something was wrong.

His smile slightly faded. He signaled to Lu Qinghe that he needed to take a call. After hearing what the person on the other end said, his barely contained smile vanished completely, and his face suddenly turned pale.

It was as if an invisible hand had gripped his throat.

Xie Yuzhan had been injured at the exhibition. Someone had attacked with a knife, and he was hurt protecting his elders. He was currently in the emergency room at the hospital.

Luo Shuyue’s panicked and helpless tone intensified his fear. He turned to his friend, his voice trembling. “To the hospital, now!”

Lu Qinghe looked at Bai Zhi. The other man’s eyes were already red, and tears were silently rolling down his cheeks, though he seemed unaware.

Lu Qinghe’s heart tightened. He comforted his friend while turning the car towards the hospital, his expression and mood equally heavy.

Bai Zhi had just realized his feelings, just about to accept them. If something happened to Xie Yuzhan now… He frowned, hoping, hoping he was okay.

He must be okay.