Rat, Rabbit, And Rabbit Transformed Into Humans And Married Their Natural Enemies. Chapter 78
byExtra Chapter Two
After the wedding, naturally, came the honeymoon.
Compared to going out, Bai Zhi preferred staying home to tinker with his plants and vegetarian food, but he was very willing to unlock new experiences with Xie Yuzhan, such as traveling.
During their twenty-day honeymoon, they traveled from within the country to abroad. His partner was thoughtful and considerate, arranging everything. All Bai Zhi had to do was eat, drink, and have fun. He abandoned his live streams, abandoned his plants, and except for the day they watched the sunrise, he comfortably slept until he woke up naturally every other day.
It was sheer indulgence.
They also tried making love in many different locations, incorporating positions he couldn’t have imagined. Only when they truly experienced the variations Xie Yuzhan had mentioned did he understand what it meant to have fireworks exploding in his brain.
But Xie Yuzhan wasn’t the only one who had developed a taste for it; he felt the same way.
There was no need to be shy about things that brought joy and comfort. He loved this kind of intimacy, where, through the deepest communication, they could confirm each other’s existence again and again.
It made his heart feel secure and satisfied.
The day they returned from their honeymoon, the private jet landed on the helipad atop the Xie Corporation building. He accompanied CEO Xie to handle a bit of work, and then they headed home together.
Sitting in the car, he leaned lazily against Xie Yuzhan, munching on vegetable crisps. While waiting at a traffic light, he casually glanced out the window. That glance was significant; he unexpectedly saw a kitten, only palm-sized, huddled in the median strip.
It was black and white—a cow cat.
It looked barely a month old.
In the early winter weather, it appeared even more frail and pathetic. Without its mother, a single kitten might freeze to death this winter.
For wild animals and stray animals in the city, no winter was friendly or pleasant; it was the cruelest season, where too many lives failed to make it to spring.
He didn’t like to meddle, but he couldn’t just sit by when he encountered this.
He discussed it with Xie Yuzhan, wanting to adopt the kitten. His partner had no objection and even handed him a small blanket.
After the car pulled into the service lane and stopped, they both got out. It took only three to five minutes to successfully “abduct” the little kitten, who was still unsteady on its feet, and they immediately headed to the nearest pet hospital.
After the examination, he felt relieved. The little one was not sick or injured; it was just weak from hunger and cold. A little care at home would be enough.
The two of them returned home with a pile of food, drinks, toys, and supplies. If Xie Yuzhan hadn’t been a clean freak, Bai Zhi would have wanted to set up the kitten’s bed in the bedroom, right next to his cloud nest.
However, he was already very satisfied that his partner agreed to adopt the kitten.
Xie Yuzhan actually hadn’t wanted to adopt the little creature.
He had no strong feelings about pets—neither liking nor disliking them. The main reason he was reluctant was because of Bai Zhi.
A person’s energy was limited. Although Lin Haiyan was there to help with care, how could Bai Zhi possibly resist getting involved, asking questions, and playing with the little one?
Facts proved his worries were well-founded.
Bai Zhi was essentially a fluffy creature, so it was reasonable that he liked petting things. But!
After a new fluffy creature joined the household, the principle of like attracting like took effect. Whether Bai Zhi was live streaming, checking on the online store and restaurant operations, watching documentaries, reading, going for a run, or taking a nap, he was constantly glued to the kitten.
During his live streams, he even formally introduced the kitten to his viewers!
It was worth noting that it had taken Xie Yuzhan over a year to receive that level of attention, and how long had Bai Zhi known this cat?
Was this fair?
Oh, and another thing: the little creature had been named Puffy on its very first day home. Bai Zhi said he wanted to raise the kitten to be round and plump, like a puff pastry, and since it was a dessert, it suited his preferences perfectly.
All in all, this little animal that suddenly entered their lives still took up too much of Bai Zhi’s time and energy.
The cow cat certainly lived up to its reputation as the husky of the feline world. It caused endless trouble every day, either tearing up the house, preparing to tear up the house, or being punished with a time-out facing the wall.
And the little creature was quite clever, always managing to use various forms of spoiled behavior and pleading to end its so-called punishment with a treat.
Its ability to act cute was extraordinary.
The key was that Bai Zhi completely fell for it, spoiling the fur baby endlessly. Treats and toys were piled up like mountains! Anyone unaware would think they owned many cats.
All Xie Yuzhan could do was restrict Puffy’s activity areas: no third floor, no kitchen, and no laundry room.
These were the bottom lines.
That evening, when Xie Yuzhan finished work and went to the second-floor studio to find Bai Zhi, Bai Zhi was still live streaming. Puffy was squatting beside him on its dedicated soft mat, keeping him company. Every now and then, the little rabbit would reach out to pet the cat, a sight that was very heartwarming and lovely.
But besides heartwarming, it was also depressing.
He watched for a while, hovering on the brink of carrying the kitten away for five minutes, then turned and left. He couldn’t watch anymore.
By the time he had washed up and was leaning against the headboard, reading for quite a while, Bai Zhi still hadn’t returned. Checking the time, the live stream had ended half an hour ago.
He didn’t need to guess; Bai Zhi was definitely playing with Puffy and had forgotten about bedtime.
Inside the studio, Bai Zhi was indeed playing with the cat.
After ending the stream, he had originally planned to just give the cat a quick rub and go back to bed, but!
The little one was so clingy. When he walked toward the door, Puffy walked right alongside his leg. The person and the cat tangled their way up to the third-floor staircase landing.
He had no choice but to pick Puffy up and return to the second-floor studio, intending to play with the child for a little longer. Puffy would naturally go to sleep when tired, allowing him to go upstairs. However, the cow cat turned out to be a genuine bundle of endless energy.
With one delay after another, it was already ten o’clock, and he still hadn’t managed to escape.
It wasn’t until he heard the door open that he snapped back to reality, turning to see Xie Yuzhan in his bathrobe.
He blinked, explaining, “Uh… I didn’t notice the time.”
Xie Yuzhan looked at Bai Zhi squatting on the rug next to the cat tree, playing with Puffy using a teaser wand. His expression was normal. He walked closer and directly scooped up his lover by the waist.
Leaning his head on Bai Zhi’s shoulder, he stared at the kitten on the rug, batting at the teaser wand with its paws. He lowered his voice and said, “It seems Puffy is more appealing to Zhi Zhi than I am.”
Bai Zhi was amused by Xie Yuzhan’s rather resentful tone. What kind of abandoned husband was this?
He placed the teaser wand on the nearby cat tree, reached up to ruffle Xie Yuzhan’s hair, and laughed, “What are you talking about? Can you even compare? You’re a grown man, getting jealous of a little kitten. Good brother—”
“You are my dearest husband, and you are the most appealing person in the entire world to me. No one can compare.”
Xie Yuzhan turned his head to press against Bai Zhi’s cheek, staring at Puffy, who was lying down on the rug, rolling around and begging for pets. He reluctantly accepted the comfort from the person in his arms.
He squeezed Bai Zhi’s waist. The other man softly hummed twice but didn’t pull away. Only then did Xie Yuzhan happily pick him up.
He started walking out, saying, “Then, it’s bedtime now.”
Bai Zhi agreed, resting on Xie Yuzhan’s shoulder and waving at the cat that had followed them. “Good night, Puffy, see you tomorrow! No more tearing up the house, okay!”
Xie Yuzhan’s steps were faster than the kitten’s. As he left, he didn’t forget to close the door, preventing the cat from following them up to the third floor.
Puffy sat squatting in front of the closed door, tilting its fluffy little head. It licked its paw, and only after confirming its owner wouldn’t return did it go back to its cat bed.
It wished it could sleep with them at night too, meow~
Xie Yuzhan carried Bai Zhi directly into the bathroom. After setting him down, he rubbed his hair, a slight curve on his lips. His voice deepened as he asked, “Does your most appealing husband need to help you bathe?”
Bai Zhi had no defense against Xie Yuzhan’s seductive tone.
It was elegant and noble, yet undeniably flirtatious.
He leaned in and kissed Xie Yuzhan’s lips, maintaining the intimate, close distance. He mumbled, “Of course. Besides bathing, we can do other things too, right?”
Xie Yuzhan gripped Bai Zhi’s waist, turning the superficial kiss into a deep one.
After the kiss ended, he embraced the man, whose legs had gone weak, and they bathed together. As for the “other things”… they naturally did some. With his lover being so proactive, how could he possibly disappoint such enthusiasm?
It was past eleven when they got back into bed.
Bai Zhi yawned lazily, wearing Xie Yuzhan’s shirt as pajamas. He allowed his partner to bundle him into his arms, tilting his face up to kiss the man’s chin. His drowsy mind was still focused on asking one thing.
His voice was muffled as he asked, “Do you not really like Puffy? I haven’t seen you play with it much, and you barely pet it.”
Xie Yuzhan dimmed the rabbit-holding-the-moon nightlight by the bed, kissed Bai Zhi’s forehead, and pressed him back into his embrace. Closing his eyes, he said, “I don’t dislike it.”
“I’m not that close to it simply because I already have my own little rabbit.”
“You said before that you don’t like me petting or rubbing other little rabbits. The same applies to other fluffy creatures. Puffy is no exception, baby. I only like you.”
Bai Zhi’s almost-dormant brain struggled to process Xie Yuzhan’s words, concluding that his partner liked him, the little rabbit, the most. He didn’t seem hostile toward Puffy, just mostly indifferent.
In that case, it was fine.
He hooked his foot around Xie Yuzhan’s leg and burrowed further into his embrace. A husky laugh caught in his throat as he murmured, “Then you should pet me more. I like it when you pet me…”
Xie Yuzhan’s arm was wrapped around Bai Zhi’s waist. Hearing this, a slight ripple appeared in his dark eyes.
He gently stroked the little rabbit’s head and sighed silently. Forget it. The other man was right. Why should he be jealous of a kitten? It was unnecessary, truly unnecessary.
Things would be better once the cat was older and less clingy.
However, and yet, still.
He had underestimated the blood and tears represented by the title “Husky of the Cat World.”
By the time the adopted stray was kept until the New Year, Puffy was a completely different cat from the scrawny little thing they first met. The older it grew, the more energetic it became. After running wild on the backyard lawn all afternoon, it still had the energy for parkour at night.
When they lay in bed, he wanted to be intimate with Bai Zhi, but his partner, exhausted from playing with Puffy for so long, quickly fell into a deep sleep.
What could he do?
He could only sigh inwardly and start thinking about how to get Bai Zhi to focus more attention on him. He had never expected that, besides the unmoving, silent plants, he would have a competitor who actively exerted its subjective initiative and was extremely skilled at acting cute.
Bai Zhi hadn’t noticed anything amiss at first. Puffy was a regular feature in his live streams, and viewers were used to the cat suddenly appearing to rub against his hand and beg for pets while he was introducing his plants.
After this happened many times, a fan who shipped them asked him a question that genuinely stumped him.
Was CEO Xie okay with him being so lenient toward Puffy?
After ending the stream, he carefully thought about it while petting the cat. Fans didn’t know his status outside of the stream, so their question might have been casual, but Xie Yuzhan had indeed been jealous of Puffy occasionally, making a few sour remarks every now and then since the fur baby arrived.
But Bai Zhi had always treated this as playful flirting.
A little petting for his big peacock, a kiss, and then some naughty activities were usually enough to soothe him.
His partner had never explicitly stated whether he minded or not. When Bai Zhi had asked if he liked Puffy before, Xie Yuzhan had only said he didn’t dislike it. It was only when the fan reminded him that he realized this.
Xie Yuzhan was incredibly lenient and doting toward him, supporting everything he wanted to do, even if he didn’t entirely agree with it.
For example, adopting Puffy.
Could his partner have been unhappy or displeased, but enduring it for his sake?
This wasn’t impossible. CEO Xie was skilled at hiding his emotions. Bai Zhi wasn’t entirely unaware of this, but most of the time, his partner had brushed it off with a joke.
He had categorized the moments of jealousy as simple, affectionate teasing between lovers.
After thinking it over, he decided to confirm it tonight.
After dinner, Xie Yuzhan handled some work in the third-floor study. When he finished, he intended to go to the studio to find Bai Zhi, but as soon as he reached the staircase, he saw Bai Zhi coming up the stairs, holding Puffy.
He paused, remaining composed and calm, and asked, “Why did you bring Puffy upstairs?”
Bai Zhi stopped two steps below Xie Yuzhan, blinking. “Can Puffy sleep with us? Not on the bed, just on the rug beside the bed.”
Xie Yuzhan straightened Bai Zhi’s collar, which Puffy had rubbed askew, and calmly countered, “It was sleeping fine in the study downstairs. Why the sudden desire to sleep with us?”
Bai Zhi curved his eyes and explained seriously, “Puffy is clingy.”
“It was less than two months old when we brought it home, and now it’s six months old. When we went for its last vaccine, the vet said it was being raised very well. Crucially, it doesn’t shed much now. Should be fine to bring into the bedroom, right? It won’t scratch, rub, or shed everywhere.”
Xie Yuzhan looked at the person and the cat before him, both appearing perfectly well-behaved.
But at this moment, both were pretending.
After a pause of ten seconds, he pinched Bai Zhi’s cheek and said, “You really like it.”
Bai Zhi nodded. “I like it very much.”
Xie Yuzhan sighed slightly, then continued, “We agreed initially that Puffy wouldn’t go up to the third floor. Even if it doesn’t shed much now, and even if you say it will only sleep by the bed, given its energy and mischief, it might not sleep quietly at night.”
“Zhi Zhi, I don’t want the time that belongs only to the two of us to be interrupted by anyone…”
“Not even a very cute cat.”
“Of course, if you insist, we can try it. If Puffy can truly behave as you say, then I have no objection.”
Bai Zhi stared at Xie Yuzhan for a full half-minute. This was essentially a rejection.
He understood.
A wave of sourness washed over him, but it was also warm and soft. He quickly adjusted his mood, his eyes curving into a smile. “I was just discussing it with you; it’s not like I absolutely insist on Puffy sleeping in the bedroom.”
With that, he set the cat down on the stairs, rubbed its head, and pointed downstairs. The cat rubbed against his palm one last time and then headed down.
Watching Puffy disappear around the corner, he stepped up to the third floor, took Xie Yuzhan’s hand, and walked toward the bedroom. He continued, “I don’t want to be interrupted either. Think about it, if Puffy was staring at us with wide eyes while we were kissing, I’d be embarrassed too!”
Xie Yuzhan pondered for a moment. He felt Bai Zhi was a little off tonight. Was that earlier scene a test?
But it was a good thing that his partner realized this.
He didn’t need to expose it. It was good for Bai Zhi to maintain some distance from Puffy, and it was even better if he could give more attention to Xie Yuzhan.
Bai Zhi quickly brought up another matter, sounding a little mysterious. “I know you sometimes watch my live streams, and even if you don’t have time, you watch the replays. Tomorrow—”
“I’ll start streaming right after lunch. Remember to watch around one o’clock.”
Xie Yuzhan wasn’t surprised that he’d been caught watching the streams, but he was curious. “What, is Zhi Zhi planning to give me a surprise during the stream?”
Bai Zhi gave his dear husband a wink, let go of his hand, and walked toward the bathroom, laughing. “It’s half a surprise.”
Xie Yuzhan looked at Bai Zhi’s retreating figure, deep in thought.
He had some guesses but didn’t press for details. Regardless, he was very willing to indulge Bai Zhi’s little schemes. They were very cute, and it was a good sign that his partner was willing to put effort into him.
He just needed to wait.
The next morning, after seeing Xie Yuzhan off, Bai Zhi immediately got busy. He started his live stream right after lunch.
Although he had told his partner to watch around one, CEO Xie entered the stream just a few minutes after he started. Bai Zhi couldn’t help but curve his lips.
As usual, only his hands were visible on camera. He introduced his plants as normal. When a fan complimented his ring, he instantly felt relieved. He had specifically adjusted the camera angle today so that the rings on his hand would be fully visible!
What a true fan!
He generously brought the two rings on his hand closer to the camera so everyone could see them clearly, speaking with a touch of pride. He smiled, “I think they look great too.”
[The shop owner only started wearing rings in the last six months, right?]
Bai Zhi caught the question he wanted in the flood of comments and replied, “That’s right. One was given to me by my husband when he confessed, and the other is the wedding ring. They’re a pair.”
[You and your husband must have a great relationship.]
He nodded seriously. “Of course we have a great relationship! A friend asked me recently when our sweet, honeymoon phase would end, and I told him we’re going to be in the honeymoon phase for life!”
“We’ll never get tired of each other.”
…
[Rabbit likes plants, so does he also like shiny gemstones?]
He rotated the rings on his finger and admitted, “I don’t have any special feelings about these things; I can’t say I like or dislike them, but I think they look very pretty and shiny.”
“But!”
“My husband loves all kinds of accessories, and since he gave these to me, I cherish them and want to wear them every day. It’s like having him by my side constantly.”
“He says I’m more dazzling than all the gemstones combined, but in my opinion, he is the most precious, most brilliant gem fate gave me.”
“With him, I am the wealthiest little rabbit in the world!”
Saying this, he couldn’t help but laugh, adding in a whisper, “Just between us, he’s been a little unclear about his status lately. I need to talk to him after the stream ends~”
From this point on, the direction of the live stream veered off course, but his stream was always free-flowing.
Viewers were very enthusiastic about gossip, and he was happy to share little details about his life with his lover, including but not limited to the small desserts he made by hand, and the subtle jealousy and possessiveness.
After ending the stream at three o’clock, he grabbed the things he had prepared earlier and headed straight for the Xie Corporation building—a surprise attack!
He hadn’t been there in a long time.
He was very familiar with the Xie Corporation now, and the employees recognized him. He greeted everyone warmly along the way. Instead of going to the CEO’s office, he went directly to the top-floor lounge.
After setting everything up, he messaged Xie Yuzhan to come up when he had a moment.
Putting down his phone, he sat cross-legged on the thick rug by the table. This lounge, with its massive glass dome, was where Xie Yuzhan had played the piano for him during the annual meeting. Now, it had been completely renovated.
The renovation took place after he moved out of the Xie family home. Yu Fei had privately mentioned to him that the entire design was done by Xie Yuzhan alone. It hadn’t been restored to how it looked when his parents were alive; it was a fresh start.
The only thing preserved was the piano.
Everything else included many things he liked, such as fluffy items scattered everywhere, a snack cabinet, and a flower stand by the floor-to-ceiling window. These blended harmoniously with the bar counter, display shelves, and bookshelves.
They complemented each other beautifully.
At least half of the room was prepared for him.
Xie Yuzhan had genuinely taken him to heart and included him in his future plans, and he was already acting on it. This always made Bai Zhi feel very secure.
Trust was built up bit by bit like this.
And having felt this sincerity, he wanted to give his lover the same sense of security and stability in return.
The little rabbit didn’t know much about relationships, doing some things purely by instinct, but he could learn.
When Xie Yuzhan entered the room, he saw Bai Zhi lying on the table, lost in thought. Sunlight bathed him completely. In the not-so-warm early spring light, he shone brightly, every strand of his hair full of vitality.
Just looking at him felt like tasting a piece of sweet, non-cloying honey.
He walked closer slowly, then saw what was arranged on the table: afternoon tea. There was Earl Grey mousse, soft cookies, cartoon slices of the little rabbit and Mr. Wolf, a cup of coffee, and a cup of milk tea—
They were using matching couple cups.
But not the pair Bai Zhi had made by hand previously; these were cultural products bought during an exhibition and specifically placed here for use.
In Bai Zhi’s words, things had to come in pairs to be good.
Xie Yuzhan sat down on the sofa next to Bai Zhi and rubbed the little rabbit’s head as he leaned in. He asked with a smile, “Did you make all these yourself? You don’t usually make desserts.”
Bai Zhi rested against Xie Yuzhan’s leg and offered him a rabbit cookie. He replied, “You’re always the one making me cakes and cookies. Sometimes I want to prepare afternoon tea for you too.”
Xie Yuzhan didn’t take it, instead biting off half the cookie from Bai Zhi’s hand. “I’ll make it next time.”
Bai Zhi naturally ate the remaining half of the cookie and agreed, “Okay~”
Xie Yuzhan idly stroked his lover’s hair, recalling the content of the live stream today. He was in a very good mood. Every word Bai Zhi had said was excellent.
Very pleasant to hear. He was articulate, Xie Yuzhan loved listening, and he should say more.
He collected his thoughts slightly and said, “You didn’t introduce many plants in the second half of the stream today.”
Bai Zhi sat up, resting his arm on Xie Yuzhan’s leg, and looked up. “The viewers’ attention drifted, and they asked questions I found interesting, so I just followed their lead and chatted.”
That was clearly intentional. Xie Yuzhan didn’t point it out. “In any case, this is definitely a surprise. Who says little rabbits can’t speak sweet nothings? You’re very good at it.”
Bai Zhi pursed his lips and smiled, shaking the two rings on his hand. “I don’t usually wear accessories, but I really like these. It’s like…”
“It’s like the mark we’ve given each other.”
In short, it was a declaration of ownership.
To let everyone else know they were married and shouldn’t covet.
Xie Yuzhan chuckled softly, took Bai Zhi’s hand, and kissed his fingers. He lowered his voice slightly and asked, “You told the viewers you needed to talk to me today. I’m all ears.”
Bai Zhi blinked. He couldn’t understand himself. They had done much more intimate things many times, yet his heart still fluttered like a little rabbit because of a kiss on his fingers.
He hadn’t developed any immunity at all.
He cleared his throat, climbed off the rug, and sat beside Xie Yuzhan. He said, “I do need to talk to you, lest CEO Xie lacks the necessary self-awareness.”
“The live stream was only half the surprise. The other half is related to this.”
Xie Yuzhan glanced at their clasped hands and played along. “So, what’s the other half of the surprise?”
Bai Zhi looked into Xie Yuzhan’s eyes and spoke slowly, “When we adopted Puffy, it was mainly because I thought of my previous life… when I was a pika before transmigrating.”
“Winter was really hard to survive.”
“I just… I just didn’t want it to die this winter. It was so small. Before, I couldn’t even protect myself, but now that I have the ability, I couldn’t do nothing when I encountered it.”
“I wanted it to see spring.”
This explanation was close to what Xie Yuzhan had guessed. Bai Zhi didn’t like to meddle, so there had to be a reason for his action. What could it be?
Others didn’t know, but Xie Yuzhan had a general idea.
It was a form of empathy.
He comforted him, “I understand. Helping it through this winter is also helping the little rabbit from back then.”
In the grasslands, it was only survival of the fittest.
Bai Zhi pursed his lips, leaned closer to Xie Yuzhan’s arm, and lowered his voice slightly. “So, even though you don’t really like Puffy, you endured it?”
“Zhi Zhi…”
“Just listen to me first,” Bai Zhi actually already had his answer, and continued, “I asked my friends if anyone wanted to adopt a cat, and finally, the restaurant manager said he wanted to. He has a tabby cat at home and experience raising cats.”
“Tonight, will you help me pack up Puffy’s things? We’ll send the little one to its new home tomorrow.”
Xie Yuzhan slightly narrowed his eyes. “If you like it, having a cat at home is fine. You don’t really need to send it away.”
Bai Zhi shook his head, insisting, “You’re jealous of Puffy, right? And you’ve been very jealous. I always treated it as playful flirting, but honestly, we don’t need that kind of teasing.”
“With Puffy living here, you see it all the time. Besides the ‘jealousy’ I noticed, there must be much more that I didn’t.
“Even if you say you aren’t very unhappy, it still affects your mood. I don’t want that. Yuzhan, I know how you feel about me, so I don’t want you to have those little emotional bumps and bruises.”
“They are unnecessary.”
“I said before that the plants can’t compare to you; you are the most important. Now I need to add that pets or any other person or thing, no one is more important than you.”
“You are unique to me.”
After hearing this long speech, Xie Yuzhan was not entirely surprised.
Bai Zhi’s expression when he said this was soft. The not-so-warm early spring sunlight fell into his eyes, giving them a bright, clear color.
He had to admit, these words truly touched his heart and soul. The restless emotions deep inside were completely soothed.
All because of his lover’s thoughtful and meticulous sincerity.
He sighed softly, stroking Bai Zhi’s cheek, and kissed his forehead. “You always give me so many surprises. How can I not love a Zhi Zhi like this more and more each day?”
Bai Zhi’s eyes curved into crescents, and he wasn’t satisfied with just that kiss.
He wrapped his arms around Xie Yuzhan’s shoulders and kissed him directly. “Then love me a little more—more than the most, most possible…”
His voice grew softer and softer, the final trailing sound disappearing between his lover’s lips.
When the long kiss ended, he leaned against Xie Yuzhan, licking his lips. “That black coffee you drink is too bitter, but tasting it like this, it’s quite sweet.”
Xie Yuzhan embraced Bai Zhi, squeezing his waist. “Baby, if you keep talking like that, I might not be able to wait until tonight.”
A brilliant flash of light sparked in Bai Zhi’s eyes.
Can’t wait until tonight?
Whatever they did, they didn’t have to wait until night!
He turned around, resting on Xie Yuzhan’s chest, and gave him a wink. “I actually still have something to say.”
“You know, I used to be a pika. My understanding of human society is only from the last two years. Whether it’s social etiquette or basic common sense, there are areas where my understanding is lacking.”
“If you have any small emotional issues, you must tell me. If you tell me, I will change.
“The little rabbit’s learning ability is quite good. Don’t underestimate me, and don’t tell me I’m already doing great, blah blah blah. I want to become a better person, a better lover.”
“Yuzhan, I want you to be happy.”
The statement started with a flirtatious wink, but every word that followed was utterly serious. Listening to him, Xie Yuzhan’s heart felt soft, and there was an undeniable warmth.
He cupped the back of Bai Zhi’s neck, pulling him closer until their breaths mingled.
He stroked the face of the person in his arms, his voice carrying a faint hoarseness. “Zhi Zhi, you are already doing more than enough. Even if you did nothing, I would admire you and love you. If you do anything more—”
“How am I supposed to love you enough?”
Bai Zhi’s eyes crinkled in a smile, and he offered his husband some suggestions. “That’s easy. Give me double the morning and evening kisses every day, and maybe an extra dessert? Or say ‘I love you’ one more time each day? You can also act cute with me often; you know I fall for that, especially when you do it.”
“Or failing that—”
“You can try harder in bed!”
He couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the end.
After he finished laughing, he noticed Xie Yuzhan’s gaze was deep, carrying silent, churning waves—a clear sign of a storm brewing. But that was fine, bring it on!
The rabbit wasn’t scared!
As for the person who was pinned against the floor-to-ceiling window, facing half the city, crying until his voice was hoarse and begging his husband to let him go, it was absolutely, definitely not him!
Absolutely not!!