Chapter 87 – The Enchanted Forest: You Are My Exclusive Love (04)
Daniel winced in pain and looked down at Bai Tang, who pouted with a face full of displeasure.
He stared at the stunningly beautiful female lead with an expression that clearly said, If you dare talk to her, I’ll make a scene.
Daniel absolutely adored Bai Tang’s jealous expression.
Under the black cloak, his cheeks appeared even whiter and rosier, standing in sharp contrast to the tanned skin of the travelers around them. It was an incredibly thirst-inducing sight.
The burly man from earlier also took notice of Bai Tang. As he reached for his room key, his solid biceps flexed, and he flashed a “friendly” grin.
“Tang Tang, he’s trying to seduce you,” the system tutted in amusement.
Those muscles… d*mn, he’s hot! Daniel’s face darkened instantly.
“You’ve got the wrong person,” he said coldly before dragging Bai Tang upstairs.
Bai Tang took off his cloak and peeled away his sweat-dampened shirt, revealing his smooth, round shoulders.
Daniel couldn’t help but swallow hard. Just as he was about to step forward, Bai Tang suddenly turned around, poked Daniel’s nose, and declared, “I don’t want to talk to you today. Tonight, you’re sleeping on the floor—don’t even think about getting on the bed! That’s final. If you have anything to say, save it for tomorrow. Hmph!” Daniel stood there, stunned into silence.
Seeing his reaction, Bai Tang felt deeply satisfied. Qiu’er was right—men do need to be disciplined. If they aren’t taught a lesson, they’ll never truly recognize their mistakes.
The system nodded approvingly as it closed the book in its hands—Unlimited Pampering: The Billionaire CEO’s Feisty Little Kitten.
Hmph! Trying to steal Bai Tang while flirting around? No way! Since Daniel had dared to pursue Tang Tang, the system was determined to train him into Tang Tang’s loyal servant!
Bai Tang strictly followed the system’s advice and didn’t say a single word to Daniel all evening.
Whenever Daniel looked his way, Bai Tang would puff up his cheeks, huff, and turn away—his sulky expression so unbearably adorable that Daniel almost couldn’t resist.
As night fell, the town’s temperature plummeted sharply. Even with the windows shut, chilly drafts seeped in through the cracks.
Bai Tang, worried about Daniel sleeping on the floor, was about to call out to him when the system stopped him. Left with no choice, Bai Tang grabbed the blanket and pillows and threw them all onto the floor—leaving behind nothing but a bare wooden bed frame.
Daniel had a sudden stroke of inspiration. He pitifully clutched the blanket, climbed onto the bed, and whined, “Tang Tang~~~ The floor is so cold…”
Bai Tang hesitated. The floor was indeed quite chilly.
Seizing the opportunity, Daniel quickly spread out the covers, pulled Bai Tang into his arms—blanket and all—and sighed contentedly. “Tang Tang is so warm… so soft… hugging you feels amazing.”
Habit was a terrifying thing. After being spoiled and pampered in the male lead’s embrace across multiple worlds, Bai Tang had already grown accustomed to it. His body instinctively relaxed, and the warmth of Daniel’s chest made him let out a soft, satisfied hum.
Daniel, well aware of Bai Tang’s habits, knew he had a chance. After mulling it over the entire afternoon, he decided that regardless of what kind of feelings Bai Tang had for him, he needed to take the initiative. Summoning his courage, he pressed a gentle kiss onto the swirl of hair at the top of Bai Tang’s head.
Bai Tang’s face flushed slightly. In this world, the most Daniel had ever done was hug him—he had never gone beyond that.
“Tang Tang, how does it feel?”
Bai Tang’s face was an alluring shade of red—shy yet not overly bashful. He shot Daniel a sidelong glance, his gaze brimming with natural charm, nearly making Daniel lose all self-control.
A twenty-year-old man, full of youthful vigor, with no prior experience in such matters, holding the person he loved in his arms—it was impossible for his body not to react. And sure enough, he did—pressing up right against Bai Tang’s perky little backside.
Bai Tang naturally felt it as well. He was both expectant and embarrassed, but the thought of the female lead they encountered that afternoon cooled his excitement. Forcing himself to remain composed, he schooled his expression into one of sternness and asked coldly, “Do you realize your mistake?”
Daniel immediately recalled Bai Tang’s unusual behavior ever since meeting Kelly. Jealousy!
The word exploded like fireworks in Daniel’s mind. His heart pounded with joy. Tang Tang… he feels the same way!
He took Bai Tang’s delicate hand and kissed each of his fingertips one by one. “I know I was wrong. I swear, from now on, I’ll only look at my Tang Tang. I won’t speak to other women more than necessary, and I won’t even glance at them…”
Daniel leaned in closer, lightly nibbling Bai Tang’s earlobe—his most sensitive spot. A shudder ran through Bai Tang’s entire body.
Then, a low, husky voice whispered affectionately in his ear, “I love you, Tang Tang.”
He guided Bai Tang’s hand down to a certain place, openly playing rogue. “Tang Tang, even this only belongs to you. It reacts only because of you…”
Bai Tang’s face burned bright red. Why is the male lead in this world so shameless?!
He murmured softly, “Then… I-I’ll trust you this once.”
“Tang Tang, help me… please help me, I feel terrible… like I’m burning up…”
Completely dazed and defenseless against Daniel’s teasing, Bai Tang unconsciously followed his lead. That night turned out to be both thrilling and unforgettable…
The next morning, Daniel held Bai Tang in his arms, utterly content, his face brimming with satisfaction. He gazed dreamily at his beloved, thinking, This is perfect.
Bai Tang, on the other hand, had been tossed and turned all night. His entire body felt as though it had been taken apart and put back together—no matter how he positioned his limbs, he couldn’t find a comfortable spot. He shifted slightly, and with that small movement, the thing still inside him stirred, showing signs of waking once again.
Daniel took a deep breath, telling himself, No, I can’t. Tang Tang needs to rest. He needs to rest.
But the problem was… morning was the worst time for a man to resist temptation. And Daniel had already been stirred up by Bai Tang’s unconscious movements.
He placed tender kisses along the faint marks on Bai Tang’s body, trailing from his flushed cheeks to his collarbone, and then lower…
Bai Tang pouted his swollen lips, murmuring in a half-asleep daze, “Mmh… no more…”
A plea, almost like a lover’s invitation.
Daniel could hold back no longer. He silenced Bai Tang’s protests with a kiss, giving in to desire once again…
By the time Bai Tang woke up, it was already evening. His body was clean and fresh, but the sheer exhaustion weighing down his limbs and the tiny “strawberries” decorating even his fingers made it painfully clear that last night had been no dream.
What an intense ‘dream’… Bai Tang didn’t dare recall the details. He buried himself under the blankets like a little mole.
This wasn’t how Qiu’er said it would be…!
“Tang Tang, you can’t blame me… The male lead isn’t following the script!” The system pouted, twiddling its fingers in grievance.
D*mn it, why is this nothing like the books? Weren’t male leads supposed to grovel and beg the heroine for forgiveness?
Just then, Daniel walked in carrying a tray of food. He shut the door behind him and happily fished out the little squirrel from under the covers.
“Tang Tang, it’s time to eat~”
That cheerful tone made the system want to punch him—too bad it wasn’t strong enough…
“Mmph~ I’m not hungry~” The little squirrel buried himself deeper. I have no face to meet anyone! Just thinking about how even there had been kissed last night made him sure it must be bruised…
Daniel knew how shy Bai Tang was. He gathered him up, blanket and all, cradling him in his arms so only a tiny head peeked out. “You’ve been through a lot today, Tang Tang… Are you sure you’re not hungry?”
The tempting aroma of food wafted through the air, making Bai Tang’s stomach growl in betrayal. He swallowed hard, then stubbornly nuzzled into Daniel’s shoulder, mumbling, “I’m not hungry.”
Daniel expertly peeled a boiled chestnut, releasing its rich, sweet scent.
A little nose twitched, and a pair of bright eyes peeked out from the blanket, fixating on the golden chestnut.
Just as Bai Tang was about to reach for it, the chestnut suddenly changed course—straight into Daniel’s mouth.
“Mmm… so sweet.”
Tears welled up in Bai Tang’s eyes. He pouted, trying his hardest not to cry.
Uh-oh. My little baby’s about to cry!
Daniel panicked. He had worked so hard to win over his treasure—he couldn’t risk teasing him too much!
Before Bai Tang could start shedding golden teardrops, Daniel quickly peeled another chestnut and fed it to him, successfully preventing the incoming flood.
One by one, Daniel peeled while Bai Tang ate. Soon, the entire plate of chestnuts was gone. Daniel even fed him a few other small bites before finally patting Bai Tang’s now-round belly, making sure he was truly full.
After that, Daniel prepared warm water, and the two of them took a bath together. With the system’s healing abilities, Bai Tang’s soreness was significantly alleviated.
Squirrels were naturally restless creatures. Bai Tang opened the window and peeked outside at the glowing lights. It seemed like there was some kind of event tonight—the streets were bustling. His curiosity was immediately piqued.
Daniel couldn’t refuse him, especially when he wanted to spoil his beloved. So, he agreed to take Bai Tang out for a stroll—on the condition that he wouldn’t run off.
Yellow Sand Town was a temporary base for bounty hunters, and the auction house would occasionally hold auctions featuring rare or highly sought-after items.
Tonight happened to be one of those auction nights. Many bounty hunters had already prepared their money, eagerly waiting to bid on treasures.
Daniel paid the entrance fee and reserved a small private box, bringing Bai Tang inside.
Their box was on the second floor. Most bounty hunters stayed in the main hall on the first floor—they wouldn’t waste money on a private room.
It was Bai Tang’s first time in a world like this, and after spending nearly ten years living in the forest, everything felt novel to him.
Once inside the private box, he completely let himself go, exploring and touching everything out of sheer curiosity. Since it was just the two of them in the room, Daniel let him do as he pleased.
There were various objects in the box meant to entertain guests. Bai Tang picked up a puzzle lock, but no matter how he turned it, he couldn’t figure it out.
“Daniel, how do you open this~?” Bai Tang’s soft, childish voice rang out as he shook the lock, making it jingle.
“Come here.” Daniel beckoned him over. Bai Tang obediently snuggled into his familiar embrace, watching as Daniel guided his hands to solve the puzzle.
“Welcome, honored guests, to tonight’s auction…” The auctioneer’s voice echoed from the stage in the hall below.
However, his introduction was far too long, and the impatient bounty hunters started booing. The auctioneer chuckled awkwardly and quickly moved on to the main event.
The first item up for bid was a set of three high-grade recovery potions.
For bounty hunters—who lived by the sword and the risk of death—running out of stamina during battle was practically a death sentence.
Years ago, the Lord of the Swamp had slaughtered countless alchemists and potion makers, causing high-grade and top-tier potions to become nearly extinct.
Even when a few bottles occasionally surfaced, they were priceless.
The bounty hunters in the hall eagerly shouted out their bids, afraid that someone else might snatch the potions away.
Bai Tang watched the noisy crowd below, unable to understand why they were fighting over something so trivial. Potions like these? Years ago, Daniel could casually make a few bottles without much effort.
“Ignore them.” Daniel redirected Bai Tang’s attention. “You’re just one step away from unlocking it.”
With a soft click, the puzzle lock came undone. Bai Tang blinked in confusion, unable to comprehend how it happened. His eyes sparkled with admiration.
“Daniel, you’re amazing~~”
Author’s Note:
Aren’t I the best at hitting the brakes at the perfect moment~~~? Hehehe, I know you all want the details, but I stopped just in time! o(^＠^)o