Just as dawn was breaking, the rending sun cast a gorgeous hue over everything. The chirping of cicadas announced the arrival of a new day.
The moment a ray of morning light pierced through the twilight, Shu Yue woke up from his slumber.
He stretched his body and let out a contented murmur, indicating that he had slept soundly the previous night.
However, his morning grogginess instantly vanished, and his stretch froze. He stared blankly at the fact that he was lying on the floor!
This wasn't right. He had truly hugged his foster father to sleep last night. How could he have ended up on the floor from the bed?
"Awake?" A cold voice sounded, jolting Shu Yue back to his senses.
Looking up, he saw Shu Yao's cold and aloof face. Leaning slightly, his long black hair cascaded onto the couch as he looked down at Shu Yue from above.
"Dad, this..."
"I've said before that I don't like sleeping with others. Last night, I only let you take a bit of advantage because you were cold."
He put on an expression of "it's none of my business" and showed no sympathy for Shu Yue's "misfortune" at all.
Of course, he would never tell Shu Yue that he had kicked him out of the bed last night while the latter was snoring.
Shu Yue was a smart person and immediately understood: "Dad, did you kick me out last night?"
He had been quite happy at first, finally getting to embrace the beauty in his arms. But he had underestimated his foster father's patience.
Shu Yao nodded nonchalantly, looking as if it were only natural.
Shu Yue was unhappy. He hugged Shu Yao's arm and shook it constantly. His handsome face took on an innocent and naive look: "Dad, I just wanted to sleep with you. Why are you so heartless? Do you really hate me sleeping with you like this?"
"I've made myself clear," Shu Yao cast a cold glance at him and tried to pry open the iron - like hands on his arm, only to find that he was no match for Shu Yue in strength. "Let go. You're so old and still acting coquettishly. Aren't you ashamed?"
Now, Shu Yue was strong and fit, with well - defined muscles on his arms. He was no longer the soft and cuddly child he used to be.
"No matter how old I am, I'm still Dad's child." He rubbed his face against Shu Yao's arm, intoxicated by the fragrance on his sleeve.
"Shu Yue, let go." The voice was clearly not joking. Shu Yue looked up and saw that those beautiful peach - blossom eyes were now as cold as ice.
Not wanting to make his dad angry, Shu Yue finally let go reluctantly. He pouted his thin lips, looking so innocent that his cold and imposing image was gone.
"This is the last time. If you pester me to sleep with you again, don't blame me for being rude."
There was nothing colder than these words. Looking at the graceful back of the person who had already gotten up, all of Shu Yue's other fantasies were completely shattered.
Thinking of the erotic pictures of two men and then looking at Shu Yao's coldness, he realized that all his wishes were just one - sided.
But stubborn as he was, although he was full of disappointment, he still took steps towards happiness...
After finishing their toiletries, seeing that the early spring was pleasant with gentle breeze and bright sunshine, Shu Yue proposed to go boating.
Shu Yao, who had a calm personality, obviously preferred to stay in the tree - house. However, he couldn't resist Shu Yue's persuasion and reluctantly fulfilled his wish.
By the Xitang River, the willows were veiled in thick mist, and the morning breeze was blowing against the waning moon.
The gentle spring rain was drifting in a hazy manner. In the distance, there was a misty veil. Under the arch bridge, the black - awning boats were rowed, and the oars stirred up ripples on the water, creating a beautiful scene just like a light - colored and heavy - ink Chinese painting.
The beauty of the southern Yangtze River was no match for the red - dressed beauty on the black - awning boat.
His long black hair cascaded down, half - covering his charming face. Occasionally, a gentle breeze blew, and his clothes and hair fluttered, perfectly blending with the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. There was an indescribable elegance.
He stretched out his jade - like arm from his red sleeve. His skin was as smooth as coagulated fat, and his slender fingers gently touched the water surface.
The man beside him was dressed in a black robe that clung to his strong and perfect body. His phoenix - like eyes were deeper than the night, full of tenderness. His flying sword - shaped eyebrows and slightly hooked thin lips gave people a sense of overbearing superiority.
People on the arch bridge all stopped to watch in amazement at this beauty who was even more beautiful than the southern Yangtze River.
If they didn't know better, they would think they were a perfect match. The man in black was tall and handsome, while the red - dressed beauty was extremely charming.
Shu Yue was completely infatuated. The gentle spring breeze was no match for the tenderness in his eyes. He still stared directly at the man even when the latter turned around.
"Why are you looking at me instead of the beautiful scenery of the southern Yangtze River?"
Shu Yao shifted his gaze. He felt as if he were being stared at by a wild beast, and he was the lamb that had been targeted.
"No matter how beautiful the southern Yangtze River is, it can't compare to Dad's peerless elegance."
Shu Yao was used to Shu Yue's glib talk and just gave him a disdainful glance.
Suddenly, Shu Yue's eyes flashed. He leaned closer to Shu Yao, and his hoarse voice murmured seductively in his ear: "Dad, I still want to sleep with you tonight. Please promise me."
This was undoubtedly a bewitching voice. Shu Yao instantly felt his whole body go numb. With great effort, he suppressed the panic in his heart and pretended to be calm.
His voice was soft but full of cold aloofness: "You'd better give up this idea."
"Oh, Dad really won't allow it?"
"No."
"In that case, Dad, don't blame me for being presumptuous." Just as Shu Yao turned to ask, he saw the extremely cold arc of Shu Yue's mouth.
There was a hint of mischief and coldness in his expression, and his eyes were unpredictable.
"What do you want to do... Ah!" Before his words were out, as he lost his balance, Shu Yao let out a scream.
The black - awning boat under him suddenly shook. He then realized that the culprit was the man beside him with a mischievous smile on his face.
"Shu Yue, stop joking around. Stop quickly!" Shu Yao's body was trembling. While being angry, his fatal weakness was gradually exposed.
Shu Yue obviously didn't know that Shu Yao was afraid of water. He increased the strength of rowing, making the boat sway from side to side: "Dad, if you promise to let me sleep with you, I'll stop."
Shu Yao gritted his teeth and still refused to give in: "Don't even think about it!"
"Oh, really?" Shu Yue's lips curled into a mischievous smile. His eyes darkened, and he deliberately caused more chaos to the boat.
"Shu Yue, don't... Stop quickly!"
"Will you promise me or not?"
"I, I promise you!"
As he got what he wanted, Shu Yue showed a satisfied smile. Just as he was about to stop, his sleeve was grabbed by Shu Yao. Losing his balance, the two of them "plop" fell into the river.
The river splashed up a spray of water. The boat returned to calm and just swayed slightly on the river surface...
Shu Yao flailed his hands and shouted in panic: "Help, help... Save me..."
Seeing Shu Yao sinking deeper and deeper, Shu Yue finally realized the seriousness of the situation!
Shu Yao couldn't swim!
He swam towards Shu Yao desperately. When Shu Yao showed half of his head, he hugged him and fished him out of the water.
Shu Yao frowned slightly. He choked on some water. His delicate body was shivering, and his face was as pale as paper.
Both of them were soaked through. It didn't matter much to Shu Yue, who had a strong body from years of martial - arts training.
Looking at the shivering Shu Yao, Shu Yue apologized countless times in his heart. He carried Shu Yao and immediately rushed back to the tree - house.