YRMD- 107 You’re The Only Boy I’ve Ever Coaxed

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Zhan stared at Yibo, “What are you doing here?”

“What? You want to dump me when you don’t need me?” Yibo frowned. “I have your words recorded. Don’t want to play tricks.”

“Yibo, how could you do that?” Zhan felt that such Yibo was strange to him.

“Yes, I have to do this to you.” Yibo had thought a way for himself.

Zhan immediately pushed him out. “Get out!”

Yibo took a few steps forward and then stood firmly in place.

Zhan couldn’t push him at all.

“Do you want to stay here and watch me undress and look after Jiyang?” Zhan looked up slightly, “Or you can do this instead.”

Yibo wasn’t offended at all, “Mrs. Wang, even if you don’t mind, I won’t do this. Unless you are the one who need to be looked after, then I am duty bound.”

“Stop pretending to be a good guy in front of me. You are a bad wolf.” Zhan continued to push him hard.

This time, Yibo eased his foot and was pushed out of the door by him.

He turned around and tried to say something else to Zhan. But all he got was the sound of closing the door.

The door almost flattened his nose.

Yibo reached up and touched the tip of his nose, and turned to leave.

Inside, Zhan took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and went to fetch water.

Jiyang suddenly sat up and covered his mouth with one hand, “I feel sick.”

Zhan hurried to pick him up and took him to the bathroom.

Jiyang lay on the edge of the toilet and vomited out all the wine he had just drunk. The air was filled with the stink of alcohol.

Zhan kept patting his back and gave him water to rinse his mouth.

“Why did you drink so much? Mr. Bowen can’t see it. He will not feel sorry for you even if you die from drinking!” Zhan looked at the wretched Jiyang and felt distressed.

“Yeah. No one will feel sorry for me.” Jiyang leaned against the toilet, looked up slightly, and closed his eyes.

“Jiyang, look at you now. Mr. Bowen will be angry when he sees you.”

Zhan sighed.

Jiyang sat there without saying another word, as if he was asleep.

Zhan helped him back to the big bed with difficulty.

Jiyang slept soundly. Zhan looked at his sleeping face and reached out to stroke the hair at his temples.

Jiyang grabbed Zhan’s hand and held it.

“Bowen, don’t leave me … don’t leave me. I’m living so hard, so hard… alone.”

Jiyang said these sad words.

Zhan’s eyes misted over and were full of sadness for Jiyang.

And Jiyang was also sad in his sleep, with tears flowing out of his eyes.

Zhan raised his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of Jiyang’s eyes, and patted his back with the other hand, “Don’t be afraid. I am here. You are not alone.”

Zhan was leaning on the bed.

His hand was held by Jiyang and Zhan maintained this position to stay with Jiyang all night.

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Early in the morning, Zhan woke up and found himself in his own bedroom.

Didn’t he take care of Jiyang last night in the guest room?

He thought that Yibo must have been worried about him and carried him to the master bedroom.

He glanced at the time. It was already nine o’clock. Fortunately, it was the weekend and he didn’t have to get up early for work.

He lay with his eyes open for a while, then lifted the covers and got up to see how Jiyang was doing.

At that moment, Yibo pushed the door in and saw Zhan sitting on the edge of the bed, “Are you going to see Jiyang? He has gone.”

“He has gone?” Zhan stood up in shock, “Did you say something bad to him?”

Yibo stepped closer and smiled, “Yes.”

“…” Zhan was about to get angry, but then he calmed down, “You said that on purpose. I don’t believe it.”

“Forget it if you don’t believe it.” Yibo turned around and went to the dressing room.

Zhan followed him, “Just don’t be angry. Jiyang seems to be fearless on the surface, but he is weak inside. He has never been truly happy since Mr. Bowen’s death.

The person he loved left him. His parents forced him to marry someone and he married the person he didn’t love. All these years, he and Haoxuan have been pretending to be a loving couple in public. But in private, they don’t interfere in each other’s lives. They are not really a couple until now.

Jiyang has been missing Mr. Bowen. He is tormented day after day. He has only me as a good friend. If I don’t love him, who will? Honey, love me, and take care of Jiyang with me.”

Zhan acted like a spoiled child. His watery eyes were clear, like the dew in the morning.

He wrapped his slender arms around Yibo’s waist and give him a morning kiss.

“Honey, I love you,”

Yibo clasped Zhan’s soft and fallible waist and also kissed him fiercely.

Until Zhan couldn’t breathe, Yibo didn’t let him go and held him tightly in his arms.

“You win.” Yibo was firm in speech but soft in heart, “He woke up a little earlier than you and is eating in the dining room. How dare I shoo your people away?”

Zhan laughed in his arms. He knew Yibo was not supposed to be like that. Yibo was just deliberately speaking contrary to him.

“Honey, is this the delight of life?” Zhan picked at the shirt on Yibo’s chest with his fingers.

“I’m trying to attract Mrs. Wang’s attention.” the poor Mr. Wang was also afraid of being ignored.

“Honey, you come first in my heart. Don’t doubt your charm.” Zhan reached out and patted him, “What you said should be something I need to worry about. Although you are married, there are too many women who expect you to divorce and take my place.”

“I don’t want anyone but you.” Yibo stared intently into his eyes, serious and grave.

“So how can I not love such a great husband? Unless I’m stupid.” Zhan smiled playfully, “Honey, I won’t care about anyone more than you in this life. So don’t worry.”

Yibo gently pressed his head and was moved by his warm words, they remained in this position for a long time.

Zhan washed up and went downstairs with Yibo.

Jiyang was having breakfast.

“Jiyang, are you feeling better?” Zhan sat opposite him.

Jiyang rubbed the corner of his forehead, “I just have a headache and have an empty feeling in my stomach. I woke up hungry.”

“Do you have any soup to dispel the effects of alcohol?” Zhan asked.

Jiyang felt warm inside while hearing Zhan’s concern.

After all, they had been the best friends since childhood and had not argued for anything.

Even when Lingjiao mentioned Bowen’s death, Jiyang had never doubted Zhan.

Because he believed in Zhan and believed in his own vision.

“I do. Your husband ordered the servant to make it for me.” Jiyang glanced at Yibo who was playing with Fei in the living room.

“Zhan, I really envy you. You have a husband who loves you, a lovely child, and a happy family… All these are so far away from me that it is impossible for me to have them in this life.”

Jiyang cupped his chin in the palm of his hands. When he looked at the warm scene of Yibo playing with Fei, his eyes were full of envy. He also wanted to have children one day.

Zhan looked at the most real face of Jiyang, who was as naive as a child. Jiyang seemed to be 18 or 19 years old, his bright eyes full of the most sincere yearning for love.

“Jiyang, I will not force you to forget the past. But now, since you cannot change more, then change yourself and be happy.” Zhan knew that the scar in Jiyang’s heart might not disappear for the rest of his life.

Jiyang still looked at Yibo and Fei. Watching them laugh, he also smiled and his eyes were brighter.

“Zhan, I have an idea.” Jiyang turned to Zhan with a serious face and said, “You give me child to raise. Anyway, I will not have my own children in this life. I can only count on you.”

Zhan was surprised that Jiyang would have such an idea, “What do you mean? Are you kidding?”

“Fei calls me god uncle. I like her very much. Why don’t you let Fei be my daughter? Or you and Mr. Yibo can have another child and I will adopt him. Please fulfill my dream of being a mother.” Jiyang came up with such a solution.

Zhan took a sip of his milk, “Do you really think so?”

“Yes, After I have a child, I will get my mind on her. I’ll stay with her, keep her, watch her grow up, and I will get old… It must be nice.” Jiyang suddenly wanted a child very much.

“Jiyang, I can understand you wanting a child to stay with you and change your life. But you’ve seen how much Yibo loves Fei. Even if I agree, he will never agree. Even if another child is born, it will be Yibo’s treasure. He will not let you do it. So, you will never adopt our children.” Zhan dismissed his idea.

Jiyang’s eyes were gloomy and he was upset, “Yes, I am too naive. How can Mr. Yibo let me adopt his own children? If he knew I had this idea, he would have taken a knife and killed me.”

He laughed at himself, and then held the cup in his hands, frowning.

“Jiyang, being a mother is not that easy. As a mother, you can’t just do as you please. You have a responsibility, which is very important. It is not a playful game. You must think about it clearly.

If you’re really ready to be a mother, then I have three suggestions for you. First, you can have a child with Haoxuan who is related to you. The Wen family is pushing you to have a child anyway. This will satisfy both sides.

Second, you can go to a sperm bank to select qualified sperm for pregnancy.

Third, you can go to a welfare home and adopt a child who is not related to you. Once you choose that child, you have to treat him kindly.

These are my immature suggestions. But it must be based on the premise that you have thought well and been ready. Otherwise, do not be impulsive. Impulse is really the devil. By the way, I don’t think the Wen family will agree to you give birth to or adopt a child not related to them.

After all, the Wen family is a big and renowned family. They can’t bear to lose face. So, I still suggest you consider the first one. Talk it over with Haoxuan. If you guys have to last the marriage, this is the best choice.

Jiyang, I hope you to be happy. No matter what, I will be there for you and on your side.”

Zhan reached over, took Jiyang’s hand and held it. He pursed his lips and smiled, blessing and encouraging Jiyang.

He, Zhan, was Jiyang’s strongest backing.

Jiyang responded to Zhan with a bright smile. He gripped Zhan’s hand firmly, “OK. I will think about it and be responsible for myself and the child.”

“That’s right.” Zhan was relieved.

Jiyang smiled faintly and saw Zhan’s worry, “I’m not a child anymore. I’ll think about some things.”

“I called Haoxuan yesterday to tell him that you would spend the night with me, so that he wouldn’t worry.” Zhan advised him again, “Go back and talk it over.”

Jiyang nodded and continued to have his breakfast.

At that moment, the doorbell rang outside.

The servant opened the door.

Haoxuan, who was handsome, stood at the door, “Hello, I’m here to pick up Jiyang.”

Zhan let the servant bring Haoxuan in.

“Have you eaten breakfast? If not, let’s have some together.” Zhan greeted Haoxuan warmly.

“Thank you. But I’ve already eaten.” Haoxuan stood there, “I came to pick up Jiyang and take him home. Thank you and Mr. Wang for taking care of him last night.”

Yibo walked over, “Since you know it, Mr. Haoxuan can control your wife from now on.”

Haoxuan was embarrassed by Yibo’s direct words, and could only smile.

Zhan was not happy with Yibo’s “nonsense”. He elbowed him to defuse Haoxuan’s embarrassment, “Jiyang and I are on very intimate terms. Don’t mention it.”

“Honey, have you finished? We’ll go back when you finish your breakfast. We have to go to have lunch with Grandpa today.” Haoxuan said.

“Let’s go.” Jiyang wiped his mouth lightly.

Jiyang got up and was about to leave with Haoxuan, Zhan walked them to the entrance of the courtyard with Yibo.

Jiyang opened his arms to hug Zhan before he left reluctantly.

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On the way back to the Wen family, Jiyang didn’t say a word and just stared at the scenery outside blankly, lost in his own thoughts.

Haoxuan concentrated on driving while glancing at the quiet Jiyang from time to time.

Jiyang had always been active and bright. But today, he was so quiet that Haoxuan even felt that the person sitting next to him was not Jiyang.

Even if it was Jiyang, it was just a body without soul and breath.

Haoxuan pursed his lips, wanted to ask him, but did not want to disturb him. Finally, he suppressed the urge to ask him and focused on driving.

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Wen family.

When Mrs. Wen saw that her youngest son was back, she got up and greeted him with a smile, “Hey, Haoxuan and Jiyang. Come and see how cute Suyue is. Come here and hug her.”

Mrs. Wen pulled Haoxuan forward, “Suyue, do you know who he is?”

Suyue had bangs. Her eyes were big and black, like grapes, and twinkled. She was like a doll.

“Uncle Haoxuan.” Suyue’s voice was clear.

Haoxuan picked up the five-year-old girl and gave her a kiss, “Good girl.”

Mrs. Wen pointed to Jiyang, “Suyue, who is he then?”

“Uncle Jiyang.” Suyue reached out to Jiyang, “Uncle Jiyang, could you please hug me?”

Jiyang gladly reached out to take Suyue from Haoxuan’s hand and touched the hair on the back of her head with a gentle face.

Haoxuan looked at Jiyang and imagined a different picture. How nice it would be if Jiyang was holding their own child.

But he knew Jiyang was not likely to have a child. So, he hid the idea.

He would support whatever Jiyang wanted to do, including never having children.

“Suyue, why do you want Uncle Jiyang to hold you? Can’t Uncle Haoxuan hold you?” Haoxuan was a little jealous.

“Uncle Jiyang is the prettiest. I like Uncle Jiyang and want to be as pretty as him when I grow up.” Suyue gently pouted, with a face full of love and admiration for Jiyang.

“Sweet girl.” Haoxuan raised his hand and lightly rubbed Suyue’s nose, “It seems that I should learn from you.”

“Suyue was born a princess. Beauty is nothing more than appearance. Goodness is more important.” Jiyang reasoned with Suyue, “Suyue, after you grow up, you should be a good person like your Grandpa and Dad.”

“Suyue is too young to understand this. It’s normal for little girls to want to be pretty.” Haoxuan said to Jiyang.

“Is it good to be a beautiful but useless people?” Jiyang did not agree with Haoxuan, “Be connected with someone by marriage like me?”

“…” Haoxuan didn’t dare to say any more.

“Grandpa, Dad, Mom, we’re here.” Qing’s pleasant voice came from the front of the living room.

Qing walked into the living room. She did not come back alone, but held Zichen’s arm and came in style. She was lively and beautiful.

This was the woman in love. They were like being soaked into the honey pot of happiness.

“Guys, you all arrived before us.” Qing smiled as her gaze swept over everyone present.

Jiyang didn’t expect that he met Zichen in the Wen family again.

He met Zichen’s gaze directly. But he didn’t dare to look at him and could only look away hastily.

“What’s on your mind?” Haoxuan reached out to take Jiyang’s hand, “You look a little pale. Is anything wrong with you?”

Jiyang then turned his head and forced a light smile, “No. I just feel a little bored.”

“Why don’t we go for a walk in the courtyard?” Haoxuan suggested.

Jiyang nodded. He really needed an excuse to get away now. He didn’t want to face Zichen like this.

“Grandpa, Mom and Dad, I’m a little bored and would like Jiyang to go for a walk with me.” Haoxuan was considerate and did not say it was because of Jiyang.

“Haoxuan, Zichen comes to our house for the first time officially. You can’t slip away today.” Qing, however, had no intention of letting Haoxuan go, “We have something to announce.”

“Then hurry to say it, Qing.” Haoxuan frowned with a hint of impatience.

“Zichen and I decide to put our relationship on a more formal footing.” Qing glanced at the tall, handsome Zichen beside her as she spoke, her gaze staying on his deep brow, “The fact that I brought Zichen home today shows that he’s not an outsider anymore.”

The crowd wasn’t too surprised. After all, Qing had mentioned this before.

“Qing and I have known each other for three years. This time, we decided to announce our relationship after serious consideration. I don’t guarantee that I can do the best, but I hope to do better than others.” Zichen was simple and subtle, and did not show his deep feelings.

Jiyang listened to Zichen’s words and felt hurt. He held Haoxuan’s hand tightly.

Haoxuan looked at Jiyang and felt his face turn even whiter. He pulled Jiyang and turned around without hesitation.

Qing quickly pulled Haoxuan, “Haoxuan, Zichen brings gifts for everyone.”

“Qing, I’ll come back after I go out for some air.” Haoxuan grinned, “You stay with Mr. Zichen. Excuse me. By the way, I warmly welcome Mr. Zichen to join our family.”

“Thanks.” Zichen said.

“No thanks. Only you can control Qing, Mr. Zichen. I think highly of you.” Haoxuan waved his hand twice and left the living room with a big stride.

The Wen family were satisfied with Zichen in terms of his family, his character and his ability.

If Zichen and Qing could get married, then it would be a strong union.

Jiyang walked in the courtyard. Looking at the green trees and flowers, he was upset and irritated.

He clearly loved Bowen. But why was he attracted by him when Zichen appeared?

He tried to control himself, only to find that the more he controlled himself the deeper his inner yearning for him grew.

“Are you okay?” Haoxuan looked at Jiyang who had a pale face and frowned, asking in concern.

“I feel better.” Jiyang stopped hid scattered thoughts, “Thank you.”

Haoxuan stared at him for a minute.

Jiyang became a little awkward with his look, “Is there something on my face? Why do you look at me like that?”

Haoxuan held Jiyang’s shoulders and looked very serious, “Jiyang, I am sorry that I lost my temper and left you alone that day. Please don’t be angry with me. Drink less in the future. Drinking hurts your health, and I will worry about you.”

Jiyang met Haoxuan’s eyes and felt a little awkward as he listened to his gentle apology.

But recently, Haoxuan had stopped confronting him as he used to. More often than not, Haoxuan was the one giving in and apologizing.

Jiyang didn’t make a concession at all, and kept distance from him.

“I am not used to you talking like that today.” Jiyang smiled lightly, “Are you on the wrong medication, or what’s wrong with you?”

“Jiyang, I’m telling you the truth.” Haoxuan took a deep breath, “I reflected on myself after calming down. There are a lot of things I haven’t done well enough.”

“You… you actually did a good job.” Jiyang felt a little guilty inside, “At least, you are doing better than me. It is me who has been doing badly.”

“Jiyang, no matter what you think of our marriage, now that we are married, I will do my duty as a husband. I will love you, protect you, stand in front of you to stop all the difficulties for you.” Haoxuan took Jiyang’s hand, his eyes full of love.

“Haoxuan…” Jiyang was shocked by such a serious Haoxuan.

“I will still respect all your decisions. But I want to live a good life with you for a long time.” Haoxuan spoke out his desire longingly, “Jiyang, I… I actually like you…”

He was confessed by Haoxuan!

Jiyang widened his beautiful eyes, slightly opened his mouth, and couldn’t believe it.

Haoxuan liked me. When? Why didn’t I feel anything at all?

“Don’t you believe me?” Haoxuan saw Jiyang’s surprised face. He raised his right hand anxiously to swear, “I can swear. I, Haoxuan, love Jiyang. If there is a lie, I will be…”

Jiyang reached out and covered his mouth to stop him, “Don’t do that.”

“Then do you believe me?” Haoxuan pulled his hand down.

“It’s not that I don’t believe you. I just find it unbelievable.” Jiyang felt he had to hang fire.

He had been confessed to since he was a child. Jiyang had heard too many words like “I like you, I love you.”

Only when Bowen said he loved him, Jiyang felt his heart beating wildly because of his confession.

But Haoxuan’s confession… how shall Jiyang put it? Jiyang was not too moved and was not without feeling. But this feeling seemed different.

In short, he couldn’t figure it out.

“And don’t you have several girlfriends before? How… how would you love me?” Jiyang still remembered his several ex-girlfriends.

“Jiyang, I’ll be honest with you. In fact, the reason I married you is not entirely because of the interests of the two families. It was you, so I agreed to the marriage and the prenuptial agreement. I had intended to marry you first and let you become my wife, and then slowly let you fall in love with me.

But you always mentioned the prenuptial agreement and had no feeling to me. I felt upset. I didn’t want you to know that I fell in love with you first and wanted to fight with you.

I followed my friend’s advice and made girlfriends outside to test your reaction. So, I didn’t like those girls at all. I have nothing to do with them. I paid them to pretend to be my girlfriend. We just had a meal or a coffee to make a show to you and stimulate you, I promise I had absolutely no affair with them.”

Haoxuan was a little nervous while saying that. He was afraid that Jiyang would misunderstand him, and desperately explained. It looked a little ridiculous.

“After these things, I faced my heart and wanted to be brave enough to admit my feelings to you. As a man, there’s no shame in me expressing my feelings first. But Jiyang, I hope you can get to know me again and give me a chance to love you. Jiyang, I want to be a good husband.”

He finally said what he had bitten back for a long time. The mountain in his heart seemed to disappear. Haoxuan was relaxed and at ease.

Jiyang pursed his lips, not knowing how to answer, so that he could take the right measure and not hurt Haoxuan’s passionate heart.

Thinking about the five years they had been together, Haoxuan had been good to him and had actually kept his promise.

He also protected him in public and in the Wen family, and did not allow others to bully him.

Especially when the elders of the Wen family asked him to have a child, Haoxuan didn’t want to force him and tried his best to protect him against the pressure from his family.

It was quite well for a man to do this.

If he didn’t love him, how could he do this?

Seeing that Jiyang was hesitating, Haoxuan did not force him to answer right now.

“Jiyang, you do not have to answer me now. You can think about it, or see how I behave before answering me. I also don’t want to be rejected by you so quickly. Of course I am confident to let you know that I am sincere.”

Seeing him say that, Jiyang nodded, “OK, I’ll think about it then.”

Jiyang looked into his sincere eyes and pondered whether he should let go as Zhan had said.

He could miss Bowen. But he shouldn’t bury himself for him and become the living dead.

Haoxuan was so easily satisfied. A smile lit up his face, “OK. But be sure to think carefully about my merits.”

“Alright.” Jiyang nodded and smiled.

Yes, it was time for him to let go and live for himself and have a change.

Zichen wasn’t Bowen. Zichen was Qing’s boyfriend now. He would likely be Qing’s husband and his brother-in-law.

Jiyang should not be so confused and easily distracted by him anymore.

“You look better.” Haoxuan raised his hand and pushed the hair by Jiyang’s cheek behind his ear, “I’ll walk with you.”

Haoxuan took Jiyang’s hand and headed for the garden in front, which was filled with all kinds of flowers.

Jiyang was beautiful with bright eyes like stars and was as bright as the red roses.

His beauty eclipsed all the flowers in the garden and moved people.

“Honey, you are so beautiful.” Haoxuan went his fingers through Jiyang’s dark hair from behind his ear.

Haoxuan felt as if he was seduced by Jiyang and couldn’t help but slowly approach him… until he was about to kiss his lips.

And he kissed him until Jiyang couldn’t breathe. In the end Jiyang pushed him hard.

Haoxuan raised his hand and rubbed his hair, “Honey, I know it’s a little too fast. You may not be able to adapt. But you are as beautiful as a fairy. It’s too hard for me, a mortal, not to be moved. You will be kind enough not to bother with me, right?”

Jiyang listened to Haoxuan’s honeyed words of love and said, “Don’t use the same way you coaxed your ex-girlfriends to coax me.”

“I already told you that those are fake girlfriends, not real,” Haoxuan was anxious while hearing Jiyang mentioned his ex-girlfriends, “Besides, do I need to coax others? You are the only person I’ve coaxed so far.”

When he said that, Haoxuan was a little awkward and blushed.

He was the most favored son in the Wen family. Everyone respectfully called him Mr. Haoxuan. From childhood, people always flattered him. He did not need to condescend to coax others.

“So apart from that, you’ve never had a real girlfriend or boyfriend?” Jiyang didn’t believe that Haoxuan, who was twenty-six or seven, hadn’t been in love yet.

“Not really.” Haoxuan was neither active nor casual about feelings.

“I did not expect that Haoxuan is still a pure man.” Jiyang chuckled with joke.

“Because I’ve been maintaining my virginity for you.” It was hard to believe that Haoxuan hadn’t been in a relationship before.

“It seems that you are good at saying sweet words.” Jiyang was skeptical of him,

“I learn them from the TV show to chase after you,” Haoxuan laughed. “I’m serious about chasing you.”

Jiyang looked at him slightly sideways. “So, I’m your first love?”

Haoxuan put his hand over Jiyang’s mouth and pressed his lips against Jiyang’s ear, saying in a low voice, “Dear, just keep this between you and me. Please do me a favor and don’t tell anyone else.”

They were very close to each other, and looked very intimate.

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