Ye Erlan finally took him into his own room. Just as he was about to take off his shoes and help him onto the bed, he noticed that there was a lot of dirt on his coat. Sighing, he took off the coat and threw it aside.
"You guy, why did you drink so much? It's only because I'm kind - hearted that I brought you home."
After saying that, he went to the bathroom to get a warm towel and gently wiped his face. Getting so close, he secretly thought that this guy had such good skin even without makeup. The pores were so fine that they were almost invisible.
After taking care of Lin Xian, Ye Erlan took a short break. He always felt something was off. Then he realized that his own clothes were stained with the dirt that Lin Xian had vomited. After entering the room, he had been taking care of Lin Xian and hadn't had time to change his clothes.
By the time he finished washing and changed into clean clothes, it was almost midnight. Turning to look at the man sleeping soundly in the bed, he somehow lost his drowsiness.
Ye Erlan walked to the bed and sat down beside it. He tucked in Lin Xian's quilt and murmured to himself, "I really can't avoid you. I know how much you disliked me back then, but I still can't be heart - less."
"I wish the words you said the other day were sincere. But I'm always afraid to trust someone easily again, especially you, the great movie star."
Ye Erlan let out a bitter smile. He got up to drink a glass of water. When he turned back, he saw that Lin Xian was sleeping restlessly. He had even undone a few buttons of his shirt, revealing a bit of his chest.
Ye Erlan suddenly felt a jolt. What was this guy doing? It was bad enough that he got drunk and ran into someone else's house. Was he really so careless? Didn't he fear that someone with evil intentions might strip him?
Forget it. He'd better cover this guy with the quilt properly. Just as he was thinking this, Ye Erlan reached out to pull the quilt. Coincidentally, he touched Lin Xian's randomly moving fingers.
Ye Erlan quickly withdrew his hand. He glanced at Lin Xian nervously, only to find that the guy was still sleeping soundly. However, the collar of his shirt was now even wider open, revealing a large expanse of his chest.
Ye Erlan unconsciously swallowed his saliva. Then, somehow, he reached out his hand. His skin was smooth, delicate, and beautifully white, not the sickly kind of pale.
His fingers slowly moved down along the center of the chest. The feeling was very delicate. Then they were blocked by the remaining buttons on the shirt. With a slight movement of his finger, he easily undid the next button. Most of Lin Xian's upper body was now exposed.
Vaguely, he could see the edge of the abdominal muscles covered by the next button. Ye Erlan's hand continued to move down uncontrollably. He was becoming more and more distracted. Just as his finger was on the next button, he suddenly withdrew his hand.
He staggered to the living room. After gulping down a few mouthfuls of cold water, he felt a bit better. He raised his hand shakily, with an indescribable annoyance in his voice, "Ye Erlan, do you know what you're doing?"
That was Lin Xian, the white moonlight of his budding youth. What was he doing? Taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable state? He was lucky... he had almost gone too far.
What if his feelings were real?
What if his feelings had come a bit earlier...
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Ye Erlan finally fell asleep near dawn, but he still slept restlessly. When he woke up, the whole city of the imperial capital was already brightly lit.
He went to the bathroom to wash his face with cold water. He felt much more awake. Then he slowly walked into the room where Lin Xian was sleeping. He wondered how this guy had ended up in his house.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw Lin Xian move his body and then slowly open his eyes. Probably because of the hangover, his eyes looked hazy and his mind seemed a bit muddled.
"Yezi? Why are you in my house... Pfft, it's just a dream again. Boring."
"It's not a dream. It's really me. And this is my house." As he said this, Ye Erlan also handed him a glass of water.
At this, Lin Xian suddenly sat up. He was still rubbing his head and groaned softly. Then he really opened his eyes.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Ye Erlan standing beside the bed, with a half - smile on his face. Lin Xian suddenly felt a chill down his back.
"What... what's going on?"
Ye Erlan held the glass of water out to him again. Lin Xian took the glass and took a few sips. Ye Erlan sat down on the lazy sofa next to him and slowly said, "Who knows? When I came back last night, I saw someone making a fool of themselves with alcohol in front of my door. I'm curious. Who told you my address?"
Hearing this, Lin Xian was completely confused. He really didn't know where Ye Erlan lived. As for last night...
"I was at a business dinner yesterday. I happened to have a cold, so I got drunk after just a little. Later, I asked them to take me home. How did I end up here?" Lin Xian subconsciously glanced out of the window. It looked a bit familiar. It was the same view as from his own window. He suddenly turned to Ye Erlan and asked, "Do you live in Yunnan Water Pavilion? Is this the 23rd floor of Unit 2, Building 1?"
"If you really came to my place on purpose, it's okay to admit it. Anyway, I've kept you here for a night." Ye Erlan didn't deny it, but his words confirmed Lin Xian's suspicion.
"Yezi, don't misunderstand. I really didn't try to find out your address. This... this is just a coincidence. The person living in 2301 opposite is me. I... I might have been too drunk last night and went to the wrong place."
After hearing Lin Xian's explanation, Ye Erlan understood. There were only two households on this floor. The person in 2301 opposite was very mysterious. He had lived here for a short time and had never met the owner, except that he occasionally saw a girl going in and out. But she seemed to be just picking up something.
Thinking about it this way, it made sense. He had thought the girl looked familiar. She should be the little assistant who was with Lin Xian at the film festival opening. As for this house, Yu Nian had given him the key and the property certificate last year, saying it was a gift for him. At that time, he had planned to return it later, but later, considering that he was going back to China, he decided to keep the house.
And Lin Xian was Yu Nian's most capable subordinate. Whether it was a house given by Yu Nian or bought by Lin Xian himself, it was reasonable to say it was a coincidence.
He thought that, indeed, no matter what, Lin Xian wouldn't be able to find out his address. If he asked Yu Nian, with Sister Nian's personality, she would at least ask for his opinion first.
"Okay, it's fine. You can pack up and go back later."
Suddenly, Lin Xian seemed to remember something and smiled inexplicably, "Yezi, last night... did you take care of me?"
As soon as Ye Erlan heard him mention last night, he felt inexplicably annoyed and, more importantly, embarrassed. So his tone became a bit harsh, "It wasn't me. It was a ghost."
Lin Xian burst out laughing. This guy's mouth was getting sharper. But it was good. At least he was joking with him now. There was progress!
"Yezi, have you had breakfast?" Lin Xian put the glass on the bedside table and slowly got up.
"No. If you want to eat, go back to your own place." Ye Erlan's tone was still lukewarm. Not to mention eating, if it weren't for his biological clock, he wouldn't have gotten up after only three hours of sleep. Couldn't this guy see the dark circles under his eyes?
Seeing that Ye Erlan was about to get up, Lin Xian quickly said, "I know you must not have rested well. You go back to bed and lie down. I'll make breakfast for you. Come to think of it, you've never had the breakfast I made."
After saying this, he walked out. Ye Erlan was a bit incredulous. This guy could make breakfast? Back in their school days, Lin Xian was such a slacker. Once, when the class organized a picnic, he didn't even know how to wash vegetables.
Ye Erlan followed him out. Since the layouts of the two houses were the same, as soon as Lin Xian walked out of the bedroom, he headed straight for the kitchen. When Ye Erlan walked out, he saw Lin Xian putting on an apron.
To be honest, Lin Xian looked really homely like this. Although his hair was messy, he had an air of domesticity, just like a newly - wedded husband preparing breakfast for his wife.
Ye Erlan didn't go over. Instead, he sat on the living - room sofa and watched him. Since it was an open - plan kitchen, he could see Lin Xian clearly from this position.
Ye Erlan had only been sighing about the peaceful life for less than five minutes when a loud bang shattered his fantasy. Without a doubt, Lin Xian had almost blown up the kitchen.
"Lin Xian, are you okay? Did you get burned?" Ye Erlan rushed in quickly. Without looking at the mess in the kitchen, he grabbed Lin Xian's hand and checked it carefully.
Well, it was still fair and tender. There was no problem.
"Yezi, you care about me so much."
Hearing Lin Xian's obviously teasing tone, Ye Erlan suddenly realized what he was doing. He quickly let go of his hand, and his face darkened, "As long as you're okay. You have to pay for the broken plates."
Lin Xian naturally knew that this guy was clearly flustered after being exposed and was using such a clumsy excuse to cover up. But after all, this was his sweetheart. What could he do? He could only spoil him.
"I don't have the money. How about marrying me instead?"
Ye Erlan got angry and shouted at him, "Get out!"
Hearing this, Lin Xian immediately backed down. He didn't dare to continue joking, "Don't be angry. I... I was just joking. I'll buy you plates exactly the same as these. Don't drive me away."
Ye Erlan sighed. He really couldn't do anything about him. "I won't drive you away. You go outside and wait. I'll make breakfast." After saying that, he squatted down to pick up the broken pieces of the plates.