Chapter 73: Gu Xinglan’s Punishment Is Too Authoritative
The Reflection Room was bathed in dim, warm-toned lighting.
The moment he stepped inside, the lingering effects of the alcohol were practically scared out of Qin Wan.
However, he was already like a duck being driven onto a perch—there was no turning back.
Furthermore, he had to protect those chat logs between him and his Gege.
He couldn’t wimp out.
Nonetheless, the hand being held by Gu Xinglan began to seep with fine beads of sweat.
Gu Xinglan sensed the moisture in the boy’s palm and deliberately antagonized him, leaning down slightly to whisper into his ear, “Are you scared?”
Qin Wan’s small lips were pressed into a tight line as he shook his head. “I am not!”
Gu Xinglan let out a muffled chuckle. “Good.”
His gaze swept across their surroundings.
. . . . .
“A-Wan, how about we try that tonight?” He pointed with a finger.
Qin Wan was already terrified to his core, but he still gritted his teeth and endured it. “Whatever you want!”
An evil, playful smirk curled the corners of Gu Xinglan’s lips.
He pulled the boy closer.
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He looked at Qin Wan, his eyebrows arching slightly. “Still wearing your clothes?”
Qin Wan’s small face was red and swollen with embarrassment, but he had no other choice.
With hands trembling slightly, he removed his clothes.
“Come here, baby. Go receive your punishment.” Gu Xinglan gestured with his chin.
Qin Wan moved his feet timidly, stepping forward.
Despite being fully prepared, the actual practice still made his hair stand on end instantly.
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Watching the unnamable expression on that small face and listening to the fragmented cries of pain escaping from between his teeth, Gu Xinglan held him, his hands offering a very gentle comfort.
He lightly brushed away the sweat that kept seeping from the boy’s temples.
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Gu Xinglan pulled the person tightly into his arms, carefully kissing his forehead.
He murmured softly, “Baby, I love you…”
…
Qin Wan was carried back to the bedroom by Gu Xinglan.
It was only after being gently placed onto the bed that his consciousness finally returned.
Over the past hour, Gu Xinglan had repeatedly whispered “I love you” into his ear.
Time and time again, he told him that he wasn’t allowed to leave him.
He also forced him to call him “Husband” over and over again.
The rising intoxication from the alcohol, combined with the intense sensory stimulation he had never experienced before, made him feel as though he had fallen into a black hole of total surrender.
It had to be said that Gu Xinglan’s punishment was not something whips or sticks could compare to.
It was far too authoritative.
It was etched into his very soul.
“Baby, you don’t feel uncomfortable anymore, do you?” Gu Xinglan walked back from the outer room of the bedroom.
“I’ve drawn your bathwater. Go wash up.”
Qin Wan curled his body into a ball, burrowing his head into the pillow.
The pillow shook, and a muffled, groggy voice came from beneath it: “I’m not washing… I have no strength…”
Gu Xinglan looked at the little ball playing rogue, and a soft smile touched his eyes.
He leaned over and picked the person up again. “I’ll help you wash.”
He strode toward the bathroom carrying the boy in his arms.
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The next morning, before Qin Wan’s consciousness had even fully awakened, he smelled the thick, rich aroma of food.
In a state between dreaming and waking, he felt a small steamed bun rubbing back and forth against his lips.
Opening his eyes, he saw Gu Xinglan’s god-tier handsome face magnifying in front of him.
He was gently kissing his lips.
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, his kisses were incredibly light and tender.
Qin Wan’s mouth twitched.
Fortunately, he hadn’t been greedy enough to take a bite just now.
Seeing him open his eyes, Gu Xinglan stopped his movements.
A smile bloomed on his lips.
“You’re awake, baby.”
“Mn.” Qin Wan’s voice had not yet regained its strength. Like his body at this moment, it was limp and soft.
“It seems the story of the prince kissing Sleeping Beauty awake might actually be true.” Gu Xinglan’s eyes were bright, his brows curved with a smile.
Qin Wan: Gu “Childish Ghost” Xinglan!
“Get up and eat something. I had Zhang Sao bring breakfast up.”
Qin Wan’s eyes drooped slightly. “So tired. Don’t want to get up.”
Gu Xinglan leaned close to his ear and whispered, “Baby, you chose to accept the punishment yourself. I didn’t force you.”
Qin Wan let out a “harrumph” and went silent.
This fellow was habitually unreasonable and possessed quite a lot of twisted logic.
He thought for a moment and asked cautiously, “Then, the things on my phone…”
Gu Xinglan looked down at the person beneath him. “Was it true when you said yesterday that you didn’t have any improper thoughts about him?”
Qin Wan’s brows knitted. “Of course it was true!”
Gu Xinglan nodded. “Then keep them.”
Qin Wan seemed a bit unable to believe it, staring into Gu Xinglan’s eyes.
“Really?”
Gu Xinglan nodded. “As long as you didn’t lie to me this time.”
Qin Wan’s eyes lowered slightly. “I didn’t lie to you, Gege.”
Gu Xinglan lowered his head and lightly bit his earlobe. “What did you call me last night?”
Qin Wan’s face flushed red instantly as he bit his lip. “…Husband…”
A smile danced in Gu Xinglan’s eyes. “Good wifey.”
“Get up, or breakfast will get cold.”
Qin Wan stretched his arms upward. “Pull me up.”
Gu Xinglan smiled and shook his head. “I won’t pull you.”
Qin Wan’s brows had just begun to furrow when Gu Xinglan continued, “Your husband will carry you up.”
As he spoke, he flipped out of bed and then picked the person up in a princess carry.
He walked to the bathroom for them to wash up.
Breakfast was still very sumptuous.
While they were eating, Gu Xinglan told him about the cooking competition Li Ye had mentioned yesterday.
“Wan-bao, are you interested in going over to take a look?”
As Gu Xinglan spoke, he served him a small bowl of sweet Osmanthus and Lotus Seed porridge.
Qin Wan’s eyes lit up. “Of course I’m interested!”
He paused, then added, “But for this trip, the airfare and hotels must cost a lot of money, right?”
Hearing this, Gu Xinglan let out a muffled chuckle.
“As long as you’re willing. Then we’ll head over the day after tomorrow and play there for a few days.”
“Wan-bao has worked hard at the job recently. It’s a good time to relax.”
Qin Wan squinted with a smile. “It’s alright. I don’t find the work tiring.”
Gu Xinglan smiled wickedly. “Then, the work in bed has been tiring.”
Qin Wan: …
He silently rolled his eyes.
Treating the barbecued pork bun as Gu Xinglan, he took a vicious bite.
Seeing the boy’s face flush red with embarrassment, Gu Xinglan’s malicious goal was achieved, and his expression relaxed.
“I asked Li Ye for a leave of absence for you this morning. I’m taking you to meet my Wu Ge.”
“Wu Ge?”
“Mn, my third uncle’s son. We have a very good relationship. He just returned to the country a few days ago, so he hasn’t met you yet.”
Qin Wan didn’t seem to understand. “Why… let him see me?”
He wasn’t some important figure.
Gu Xinglan reached out and wiped the sauce from the corner of his lips. “You’ve met my two friends. Naturally, I have to let you meet my Wu Ge as well.”
Qin Wan nodded as if he half-understood. “Oh.”
After breakfast, Gu Xinglan picked out a suitable outfit for Qin Wan from the walk-in closet.
He had arranged a separate walk-in closet for him, filled with custom-made ready-to-wear clothes of various styles specifically for him.
When Qin Wan came out wearing a navy blue casual shirt and pure black trousers, Gu Xinglan’s eyes lit up.
It had to be said that Qin Wan was versatile.
Whether he wore a formal suit, casual wear, a chef’s uniform, or even an apron, he gave off a completely different vibe.
For example, right now, wearing this casual suit, he looked clean and elegant under the sunlight, yet he exuded a hint of asceticism.
It made Gu Xinglan’s throat feel dry.
All sorts of strange and oddly-styled clothes began to pop into his mind.
He pondered about making him wear them in bed, for his eyes only.
“Gege?” Seeing him lost in thought, Qin Wan called out, “Is there something wrong with my clothes?”
Gu Xinglan returned to his senses and shook his head. “No, it’s very good.”
The two went out and got into the car, heading straight for a café near the business district.
(ps: There is one more update~)
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