Chapter 71: The Cannon Fodder in a Dogblood Novel 71
The interior of the room was heated. Shen Tangqing hadn’t taken his coat when he got out of the car, and having just stepped in from outside, the temperature difference was quite stark.
The cold made him shiver slightly. He quickened his pace toward Li Qiulan and handed him the gift box in his hand.
“Didn’t I say you didn’t need to come out to pick me up? How long have you been waiting?”
Li Qiulan was wearing a light gray cashmere coat with a white base layer underneath, looking very soft and gentle.
“I didn’t wait long. I just wanted to see Brother the first moment you arrived.”
His hands holding the gift box tightened slightly, firmly suppressing the obsessive entanglement in the depths of his eyes. His voice was soft and sticky.
“Thank you for the gift, Brother. I’m very happy.”
Shen Tangqing couldn’t resist rubbing his head, his tone casual. “It’s not an expensive gift, just a token of my regard.”
He had bought Li Qiulan a scarf. It was red; the moment he saw it, he felt it suited him.
At the moment Shen Tangqing rubbed his head, Li Qiulan could almost hardly control himself, wanting to nuzzle into that warm palm. He quickly lowered his eyes, using his long lashes to cover the surging possessiveness in them. It took him two seconds to suppress his voice and speak.
“Brother’s thought counts more than anything. Actually, just you coming to spend my birthday with me makes me very happy.”
Shen Tangqing didn’t dwell on the sentimentality and pushed Li Qiulan inside. Of course, the main reason was that it was a bit cold outside.
After entering the house, Li Qiulan took off his coat, his gaze landing on Shen Tangqing. “Brother, the heating is a bit strong. Will you be hot wearing that sweater?”
It was indeed a bit hot. Shen Tangqing simply took off the sweater. The solid-colored T-shirt underneath rolled up a bit, revealing a small section of a lean, powerful waist. Li Qiulan’s breathing abruptly paused. His vision seemed to take root, fixed deadly on that section of waist, his eyes filled with thick, undissolvable greed.
He still remembered the feeling of his palm touching that waist.
It fascinated him deeply.
…
Shen Tangqing quickly straightened his hem. Li Qiulan lowered his eyes, his fingertips gently rubbing the ribbon on the gift box. The corner of his mouth hooked into an extremely faint smile, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes; it only hid a treacherous calculation.
He slowly counted the time in his heart. Soon. Soon Brother will… belong to me completely.
The servants had already prepared dinner. Shen Tangqing pushed Li Qiulan to the dining room. It was still that marble table capable of seating thirty people, now filled with exquisite dishes. Shen Tangqing scanned the table; surprisingly, the dishes he had mentioned were delicious last time were all there.
It would be impossible to say he wasn’t moved.
No one dislikes the feeling of being kept in someone’s heart, especially Shen Tangqing, who had no family and not even a friend since childhood in the real world.
He pushed Li Qiulan to the head of the table and sat beside him. When Li Qiulan looked up at Shen Tangqing, the shadow in his eyes was hidden extremely well, leaving only just the right amount of dependence. “Brother, last time I saw these dishes seemed to suit your taste, so I asked the chef to make them again this time.”
Shen Tangqing smiled at Li Qiulan. “Thank you, Qiuqiu.”
“You’re welcome. Eat more, Brother.” After speaking, Li Qiulan picked up a piece of Thousand-Layer Roll and placed it on Shen Tangqing’s plate.
“Okay—”
During the meal, Shen Tangqing and Li Qiulan also drank a bottle of wine.
Good food, good wine. Shen Tangqing was in a very relaxed state, even his brows dyed with a bit of drunken laziness.
…
After eating, the two went to soak in the hot spring for a while.
This time, Shen Tangqing didn’t embarrass himself like last time.
When he came out of the hot spring pool, he actually felt a bit more spirited.
Li Qiulan, wearing a bathrobe, handed him a cup of warm water.
“Brother, drink some warm water to moisten your throat after soaking.”
Shen Tangqing smiled and said thank you.
He really was a bit thirsty.
The water temperature was just right. Li Qiulan had even added some dried osmanthus flowers, giving it a sweet fragrance.
Shen Tangqing drank more than half the cup.
The sweet scent of osmanthus spread on the tip of his tongue. Shen Tangqing couldn’t help narrowing his eyes.
A few seconds later, he placed the cup on the table.
Subconsciously, he used the tip of his tongue to lick the water stain on his lip.
Li Qiulan’s pupils constricted slightly.
His gaze moved from the red, soft tongue tip that flashed by…
And fell onto his rosy, soft lips again.
The floodgates sealing his desire crashed open.
Such beautiful lips.
What would be the appropriate thing to do with them?
Li Qiulan thought expressionlessly.
“Qiuqiu, what variety of osmanthus is this? It smells so good!”
Shen Tangqing’s words interrupted Li Qiulan’s thoughts.
He raised his eyes, revealing a harmless smile on his face.
“Brother, it’s Golden Osmanthus.”
“Oh, it drinks very fragrantly.”
Li Qiulan curved his eyes. “I’m glad Brother likes it.”
After speaking, Li Qiulan calmly changed the subject.
“Brother, I want to watch a movie. Can you watch a movie with me?”
“Sure!” Shen Tangqing agreed without hesitation.
It was still early anyway. Leaning on the sofa to watch a movie sounded simply delightful.
When Li Qiulan led Shen Tangqing to the private cinema, he couldn’t resist stealing a glance at the remaining half cup of water.
A trace of pity flashed in his eyes.
He really wanted to drink the water Brother left!
The private cinema had excellent soundproofing.
The facilities inside were more like a lounge.
The sofa was very soft and wide.
Shen Tangqing grabbed a gray square cushion and settled in, feeling as if he had sunk into the sofa. It was extremely comfortable.
He couldn’t help sighing in his heart.
Rich people. Even the sofas are so comfortable.
When I go back, I’ll buy a set like this too. Leaning on it to binge dramas and play games will be awesome.
When Li Qiulan came over after setting up the movie, Shen Tangqing couldn’t help asking, “Qiuqiu, how much is this sofa? It’s very comfortable to sit on.”
“About three million or so, I think. I just chose a set randomly. Brother likes it?”
Shen Tangqing: …
Three million?
His entire net worth didn’t add up to three million.
Shen Tangqing sat up straight and laughed dryly. “I don’t like it that much.”
Li Qiulan looked at Shen Tangqing meaningfully, his voice pressed very low. “It’s okay. What’s mine is Brother’s.”
The movie happened to start, perfectly masking Li Qiulan’s murmur.
“What?”
Shen Tangqing didn’t hear clearly and turned to ask him.
Li Qiulan gave a shallow smile, hiding the depth in his eyes. “Nothing. The movie started, Brother. Let’s watch.”
After speaking, he hesitated for a moment.
He slowly rose from his wheelchair.
He wanted to sit on the sofa.
Seeing this, Shen Tangqing quickly stood up and lifted him onto the sofa.
“Just say the word and I’ll carry you.”
Li Qiulan pursed his lips. “I don’t want to trouble Brother all the time.”
“What trouble is that?”
Shen Tangqing looked at Li Qiulan’s cautious expression and couldn’t resist ruffling his hair.
“Don’t think nonsense. Watch the movie.”
Li Qiulan gave an “En” and leaned closer to Shen Tangqing. The two were extremely close.
Shen Tangqing didn’t notice this issue at all.
His attention was entirely on the movie.
It started out normal.
Very beautiful visuals.
Shen Tangqing couldn’t help raising an eyebrow. “A romance movie?”
In the dim room, Li Qiulan gazed at Shen Tangqing’s profile, desire breeding in his heart.
His Adam’s apple rolled for a moment before he softly gave an “En.”
“A romance movie.”
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