The shadows of two people embracing were reflected on the glass door, and in Chi Yu’s heart, it felt like a little deer had bumped into it, and the smile on his lips couldn’t be stopped.
Looking up at the white-haired youth on the high platform from below, at that moment, he felt the distance between him and Jiang Mo was far.
In his memories, that young man who would easily blush and shy away from meeting someone’s gaze also revealed such sharp eyes. He was shining on his own stage, and all he could do was admire him from below.
At this moment, the white-haired youth pushed open the door and dove into his embrace.
Jiang Mo’s rare enthusiasm filled Chi Yu with ecstatic joy, but he was afraid of scaring Jiang Mo, so he didn’t dare to let the wild beast within him come out.
Chi Yu rested his chin on Jiang Mo’s soft hair, gently nuzzling it. Through the thin summer jacket, his hands could distinctly feel the slightly protruding bones on Jiang Mo’s back. In just half a month, Jiang Mo had changed a lot—grown taller, become leaner, exuding a youthful aura, and the new hair color suited him well.
“You’ve gotten thinner again,” Chi Yu murmured, a tinge of dissatisfaction in his tone, but his voice was gentle, afraid of alarming Jiang Mo.
Jiang Mo lifted his head from Chi Yu’s embrace. He still had a mask on his face, and the cold gaze for the camera was nowhere to be seen. His eyes were now filled with warm lights.
“It’s…it’s a matter of constitution,” Jiang Mo said, feeling guilty inside. For the sake of training, he indeed hadn’t been eating properly.
Chi Yu playfully patted the back of Jiang Mo’s head, as if punishing him, and ruffled his hair. “Why is it that whenever I’m not around, you can’t take good care of yourself?”
Jiang Mo lowered his head, obediently listening to Chi Yu’s reprimand. Then he remembered something and asked, “Why did you suddenly come back? Weren’t you supposed to come back in another month?”
Receiving Chi Yu’s message out of the blue, he almost thought Chi Yu was teasing him, making him happy for no reason.
Chi Yu smiled gently. “I wanted to surprise you. I lied about being assigned to another group. That day wasn’t the official wrap-up; Director Qin asked me to stay and reshoot a few scenes that were missed earlier. I finished today and came back to see you immediately.”
Jiang Mo blinked, not getting angry because of Chi Yu’s little trick, and squeezed Chi Yu’s hand tighter. “I…I’m so happy.”
Chi Yu took off Jiang Mo’s mask and gently touched Jiang Mo’s increasingly delicate facial contours, smiling softly. “What did I tell you last time?”
“Hmm?”Chi Yu asked, “What should you do the next time you see me?”
“I, didn’t I already do it last time?”
He had willingly hugged Chi Yu, he remembered.
“What else?”
Thinking about the last lesson, Jiang Mo blushed.
Chi Yu pressed against Jiang Mo’s head, extinguishing any thought of escape. Jiang Mo bit his lip and had worn height-increasing insoles in his shoes. Out of habit, he tiptoed a bit, looked up, and kissed Chi Yu’s lips. Anticipating a quick retreat, Chi Yu firmly pushed his head forward, turning from defense to offense, effortlessly parting Jiang Mo’s lips and gently delving in.
Seemingly gentle, but actually harboring danger.
Jiang Mo couldn’t catch his breath, desperately trying to remember the breathing technique that Chi Yu had taught him. It had been a long time since they had seen each other. He was reluctant to push Chi Yu away. Despite Chi Yu forcefully parting his lips, he felt like a dehydrated fish, opening his mouth to seek breath. His lips and tongue were blocked, and he could only emit an unbearable moan through his nose, seeking help from the person in front of him.
“Haven’t learned it yet?” Chi Yu released Jiang Mo, gently wiping away the moisture on his lower lip with his thumb.
Jiang Mo’s eyes were red, eyelashes dampened by tears. His nose twitched slightly as he breathed rapidly, unable to utter a word in response.
“It seems I can’t leave your side until I’ve taught you,” Chi Yu said.
Upon hearing Chi Yu’s words, Jiang Mo tightly gripped Chi Yu’s clothes, his breath unsteady. “Th-then, I… I might never learn it…”
If he didn’t learn, Chi Yu would stay by his side forever.
That soft voice resonated in Chi Yu’s heart.
Chi Yu pressed Jiang Mo’s head into his chest and sighed helplessly. “Are you trying to drive me crazy?”
How could someone be so adorable?
…
There were not many people at the back entrance—it was a parking area. The contestants would pass through here after their competitions.
Standing by the main gate and hugging each other was not a good idea; if someone found out, they would surely trend on social media again tonight.
Chi Yu grabbed Jiang Mo’s hand and pulled the still dazed Jiang Mo onto the SVP team’s bus.
As Jiang Mo was pushed into the seat at the back of the bus by Chi Yu, he finally came to his senses. During the competition, the driver would go nearby to grab a meal, and there was no one on the bus now.
“How… how did you know our team’s bus is here?” Jiang Mo asked.
Chi Yu: “I just knew.”
“Oh,” Jiang Mo didn’t ask further. Whatever Chi Yu said, he believed. “Why are we getting on the bus?”
Chi Yu countered, “Don’t you want to go back to the base? Do you want to come home with me?”
Jiang Mo stammered, “I-I didn’t mean that.”
The summer tournament has already begun, and the team does not allow players to go out on their own. He certainly wouldn’t dare to go home with Chi Yu.
Jiang Mo told Chi Yu about this: “I’m sorry. I’m happy you’re back, but now I’m the one bailing on you. We might have to be apart for a while, not too long, at most, maybe two, two months.”
The more he said it, the more guilty he felt.
He was looking forward to Chi Yu’s return so much, and Chi Yu actually came back as he had hoped. Yet, he was the one having to keep Chi Yu waiting for two months.
Chi Yu suppressed a smile, pretending to be unhappy, his voice turning colder: “Oh, I see.”
Jiang Mo grabbed Chi Yu’s sleeve, anxious, “You, please don’t be upset. I’m a substitute with limited playing time. After I go back, I’ll beg the manager to allow me to go out twice a week. I’ll make time to spend with you.”
He could sacrifice a few hours of sleep after he came back, training extra hours every day to make up for the time off.
Chi Yu: “I ended the filming half a month early for you, and I didn’t expect to hear this kind of news when I came back. I really will be unhappy.”
Jiang Mo: “Th-then what should we do? Can you please not be upset?”
The streetlights shone on the car window, the light insufficient, and the car interior remained dim. Jiang Mo didn’t see the fleeting smile on Chi Yu’s face.
“Sure, but you have to compensate.”
“W-what compensation?”Chi Yu’s fingertips slid over Jiang Mo’s slender jawline, his gaze gradually deepening: “Kiss me, please me, until I am satisfied.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
“Hurry, your teammates are coming back. If you delay, they’ll find out,” Chi Yu urged without a hint of conscience.
Jiang Mo: “…”
Jiang Mo sat up straight, pulling Chi Yu’s shoulder towards him. When Chi Yu’s face drew closer to his, he covered Chi Yu’s lips with his own.
It wasn’t the first time he had initiated a kiss with Chi Yu. Chi Yu had guided him several times, teaching him how to get used to kissing and how to do it.
Except for gaming, he was clumsy at everything. They had kissed so many times, but he still couldn’t learn it properly.
As expected, this time, he couldn’t satisfy Chi Yu’s desires. After his lips parted, Chi Yu licked his lower lip and said dissatisfied, “Is that it?”
Jiang Mo felt like a student who had failed a test, hanging his head dejectedly as if being scolded by a teacher. Just when Chi Yu thought Jiang Mo was about to cry in embarrassment, Jiang Mo suddenly stood up.
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Footsteps and voices could be heard outside the car window.
Chi Yu suppressed the intense desire in his eyes and gently placed the weak Jiang Mo back in his original position. He took off his coat and covered Jiang Mo with it, then helped Jiang Mo put his mask back on to prevent others from noticing Jiang Mo’s oddly flushed face.
“Chi Chi Chi…” When Jiang Mo was not found backstage, everyone decided to look for him on the bus. As soon as they boarded, they saw Jiang Mo and Chi Yu sitting in the back row, leaving Xie Ning startled and stumbling over his words.
Chi Yu raised his index finger to his lips, and the chattering people instantly fell silent like chickens. They looked at Jiang Mo, whose eyes were closed, thinking he was asleep, and became even more hesitant to make a sound.
Jiang Mo wasn’t actually asleep; he was simply too shy to face anyone.
Just earlier, he had kissed Chi Yu in the car, and now his teammates were sitting in the front seats.
It felt like being caught doing something wrong; he felt embarrassed from head to toe.
Due to the mask’s barrier, Chi Yu’s scent was trapped between the mask and his nose, filled with Chi Yu’s fragrance, making him experience an unfamiliar sensation throughout his whole body—it was so peculiar.
This kiss was slightly different from the ones before, possibly due to their seating position. He not only felt his own changes but also sensed Chi Yu’s changes, similar to the changes during those two times at the hotel.
“You, you’re not angry, right?” The car was approaching the familiar road; they were nearing the team base. Only then did Jiang Mo dare to speak to Chi Yu about what had happened.
Chi Yu: “Not angry.”
Jiang Mo’s eyes brightened: “Th-that’s great.”
Chi Yu felt like Jiang Mo was melting his heart.
“How…how will you get back later? I’ll ask the driver, Uncle, to go through the trouble again and take you back.”
Chi Yu: “Are you trying to rush me away?”
Jiang Mo hurriedly explained: “No, it’s not like that…”
The team doesn’t accommodate outsiders, and even if Chi Yu is a star, it wouldn’t work. Manager Da Tian wouldn’t agree.
Chi Yu smiled, “I’ve already spoken to your manager. Today, I’m staying at your base.”
Jiang Mo was stunned, “Is…is that okay?”
“Yeah.” Chi Yu gently tapped Jiang Mo’s curled eyelashes, “I have a good relationship with your team’s boss. I told him, and he agreed.”
“Really?” Jiang Mo’s eyes lit up, “Th-then how long can you stay?”
Is it just for a day? He wanted to spend more time with Chi Yu.
Chi Yu hesitated, “It’s difficult to communicate with your boss. If I ask to stay for a day, he’ll ask for a lot in return. If I stay for a few more days, he’ll probably fleece me completely.”
“Oh, is that so? Th-then just stay for a day,” Jiang Mo felt a little disappointed.
Didn’t Chi Yu say the team boss is a good person, and the manager also said the team boss is easy to talk to?
Are businessmen really all about profit?
He didn’t want Chi Yu to sacrifice too much for him.
“No, I don’t want to stay just for a day. I don’t have any work in the second half of the year. I want to accompany you to finish the summer season and go to the World Championships. Didn’t you say for me to keep watching over you?” Chi Yu blinked, and his voice was pleasant, making Jiang Mo’s heart race.
“For you, even if he takes more from me, it’s worth it. He’s not asking for much, considering what I’m doing for you. From now on, you must listen to me obediently.” Chi Yu gently patted Jiang Mo’s disheartened head.
Jiang Mo nodded vigorously, “Listen! I’ll definitely listen to you.”
Chi Yu’s lips curled slightly, “You’ll listen to whatever I say?”
Jiang Mo replied, “I’ll listen to everything!”
Da Tian sat in the back row, two rows of seats separating him from Jiang Mo and Chi Yu. The car was quiet, and the voices of the two speaking drifted into his ears.
Da Tian’s expression twisted as he secretly glanced at Jiang Mo, whose brows and eyes were curved in happiness.
This kid is really cute in his innocence.
He stole another glance at Chi Yu. Chi Yu had his face turned to the side, smiling very gently. This smile appeared tender to Jiang Mo but seemed malicious and calculating to him.
Deceiving an innocent 19-year-old boy, have they no shame!
…
Back at the base, due to Chi Yu’s presence by Jiang Mo’s side, Xie Ning and the others didn’t cling to Jiang Mo as usual. As soon as they arrived, they rushed into the training room to start their individual training, pretending to be diligent.
“Manager, this is Chi Yu. You, you should recognize him, right? We met backstage after the spring tournament,” Jiang Mo said, introducing Chi Yu to Da Tian.
Da Tian forced a fake smile, “Recognize, of course I do. Chi the Movie Star, who doesn’t know him!”
Jiang Mo said sheepishly, “Well, um, you must have received the message from the boss. Chi Yu wants to stay at our base for a while.”
Da Tian: “…I received it.”
Da Tian had received the message from Boss Chi even before getting off the car. Boss Chi told him not to blabber, so naturally, he dared not speak, suppressing his conscience and colluding with Boss Chi.
There was no choice. Boss Chi was the big boss, and he was just an employee. Although he felt sorry for Jiang Mo, what could his regret achieve?
Thinking carefully, this was just a little fun between a couple.
Jiang Mo asked, “Manager, where will Chi Yu stay tonight? There should be spare rooms in the base, right?”
Da Tian looked at Chi Yu. Chi Yu stood behind Jiang Mo, giving him a cold, indifferent look.
Da Tian lied without a blush, “Well, those vacant rooms haven’t been cleaned for a long time, and they have mice. The mattresses are full of mouse droppings. I was planning to have someone clean them in the next few days.”
Mice?
Are there mice in the base?
How come he didn’t see them?
“Is that so?” Jiang Mo looked at Chi Yu and suggested, “How about, you, you stay in the same room with me? Is that okay?”
Chi Yu smiled, “Up to you, I’m fine with anything.”
Da Tian thought, “Hmm, saying ‘I’m fine with anything.’ You’re probably already thrilled inside.”
“Well,” Chi Yu had his luggage ready long ago. He moved his suitcase to Jiang Mo’s room. Da Tian stopped Jiang Mo, who was about to go upstairs.
“Manager, what’s the matter?”
Da Tian’s conscience bothered him, his expression awkward. He tactfully reminded Jiang Mo, “Just be careful.”
Jiang Mo was puzzled, “What do you mean?”
Da Tian: “It’s currently the summer tournament. Chi… Chi Yu moving in is fine, but I hope you pay attention.”
Jiang Mo blushed, stammering, “I… I’ll be careful. Manager, you can trust me. I absolutely won’t do those things in the base.”
Da Tian’s face turned red at what Jiang Mo said.
He didn’t mean that. He just wanted Jiang Mo to be more cautious. How to strategize in the game, he was always so naive in daily life.
Really…
“Ah,” Da Tian sighed deeply. “I didn’t mean it that way. Everyone acknowledges your skill. They know Chi Yu is your boyfriend and won’t gossip about you. I just hope you… Ah, forget it. Just be good with Chi Yu.”
Da Tian didn’t know how to express it anymore. Looking at Jiang Mo’s bewildered expression, he felt Jiang Mo probably wouldn’t understand even if he said more.
Forget it, why should he meddle in others’ business?
Jiang Mo didn’t understand. Hearing Da Tian’s last sentence, he curled his lips and said, “Th-thank you, Manager. I’ll be good with him.”
Da Tian: “…”
Da Tian couldn’t help but reach out and pat Jiang Mo’s head of white hair.
Silly child.
Jiang Mo: “?”
…
Jiang Mo’s room was personally decorated by Chi Yu, from the wall colors to the curtains, bedsheets, and the furnishings in the room, all according to Jiang Mo’s preferences.
Ever since he knew Jiang Mo wanted to go pro, he began arranging things, seemingly certain that Jiang Mo would join his team.
Jiang Mo was alone and didn’t need such a large bed, but he arranged a queen-sized bed for Jiang Mo.
Chi Yu didn’t have much luggage and packed quickly. Jiang Mo entered the room a bit later, and Chi Yu had almost finished tidying up.
“Iced fruit juice, want some?” Jiang Mo held two cups of fruit juice and walked up to Chi Yu.
Chi Yu touched the cup and found it very cold.
He scoffed, “You don’t eat properly usually, and you’re drinking something so cold at this hour?”
Jiang Mo stammered, “I-I do eat properly.”
Chi Yu said, “Eating properly made you this thin?”
The joy of their reunion waned, and Chi Yu finally had time to carefully inspect Jiang Mo. The previously plump cheeks now had a distinct jawline, the skin was still in good condition, but the texture probably wasn’t as soft as before.
Thinking this, Chi Yu reached up and pinched Jiang Mo’s cheek.
Fortunately, while there was less flesh, the texture was still good. It just wasn’t as soft as before.
Chi Yu : “Now that I have time to be with you, for every bit of weight you lose, you’ll have to gain it back for me. If you don’t gain it back after the summer tournament, I won’t let you off.”
Jiang Mo: “…”
Jiang Mo asked, “W-what do you mean by ‘won’t let me off’?”
Chi Yu smiled and didn’t answer.
Since food can’t fill you up, how about something else…
He was afraid Jiang Mo would be frightened if he said it like this, but he was finding it hard to hold back.
Because, compared to black hair, the white-haired Jiang Mo was even more stunning to him. At first glance, he looked like an otherworldly elf that had escaped from the forest, not succumbing to the mundane, which also reminded Chi Yu of the little ragdoll cat
The current Jiang Mo was more like his little kitty.
When he first saw Jiang Mo, he wanted to gather him into his arms and give him a good rubdown, and the desire to touch him deepened a bit.
Chi Yu took the cup from Jiang Mo’s hand, took a big sip of the iced fruit juice, and suppressed the dryness in his throat.
Speaking of which, Jiang Mo had gotten taller. Chi Yu looked at Jiang Mo’s shoes and asked, “Did you use height insoles?”
Jiang Mo nodded, “I’m afraid some fans might recognize me, so I added three centimeters.”
No wonder it felt a bit different when he hugged Jiang Mo just now.
Chi Yu pulled Jiang Mo closer and hugged him again.
This height is indeed more comfortable than before.
“Don’t drink fruit juice in the future. This kind of juice isn’t freshly squeezed. If you want to grow taller, then drink milk.”
Jiang Mo stammered, “I-I don’t like drinking milk.”
The taste is strange.
Chi Yu smiled, “After the growth period, it’s too late to think about getting taller.”
Jiang Mo said, “I’ll drink!”
Jiang Mo had gotten used to sleeping with Chi Yu, and lying on the same bed was no longer as nervewracking as the first time.
With several days of inadequate rest, he would fall asleep as soon as he touched the bed. He didn’t know that the person next to him hadn’t slept for a long time, and had spent a long time rubbing him. He slept like a log and couldn’t be woken no matter how much commotion there was.
Professional players usually adapted their schedules for late-night matches, often staying up until late.
Jiang Mo got up promptly at ten o’clock. Usually, he was the first one to arrive at the training room.
Today, before ten-thirty, everyone was already present in the training room.
What’s going on?
How did these people suddenly become so proactive?
Chi Yu got up with Jiang Mo. He had specially made breakfast for Jiang Mo in the kitchen, but in the blink of an eye, Jiang Mo had left the dining room. He had finished the sandwich on the plate, but there was still half a cup of untouched milk.
Jiang Mo voiced his confusion, “Why did you all wake up so early? Don’t you usually need the manager to yell at you to get up?”
Chi Yu walked into the training room with a cup of milk, and a team of five instantly straightened their backs.
“Haha, you must be joking. When do we ever?”
“Xie Ning, I’ll go top lane to help you,” Xia Zeyu interrupted Jiang Mo’s next sentence, his voice serious.
Xie Ning also spoke seriously, “Nice, that was a great gank. Xiao Yu, you’ve improved again.”
Xia Zeyu said, “No, you’ve become more formidable. That last gank, without your help, I wouldn’t have gotten the double kill. Compared to you, I still have a lot to learn.”
Li Yuan said, “Little Cherry, your last-hitting is really impressive. How do you manage to get every last hit so cleanly? It seems like the result of recent extra practice. Look at the enemy AD, they’re ten CS behind you. You’re amazing.”
Tang Zi remained silent.
Tao Zi added, “Yes, everyone is diligently training every day, never slacking off, and no one dares to oversleep or leave early!”
Jiang Mo wondered, “???” Why is today’s atmosphere so strange?!
Chi Yu glanced at the group of five, not paying any attention to what they were saying. He offered the cup to Jiang Mo, near his lips. “Where would you like to go if you haven’t finished drinking?”
Jiang Mo stammered, “I-I can’t finish it.”
Chi Yu said, “Even if you can’t finish it, you have to. Or maybe, would you like me to feed you with my mouth?”
The group of five: “…”
Jiang Mo’s face blushed in an instant. He took the cup, frowned, and quickly finished the remaining milk in one go.
Harassment in the workplace, Chi Yu’s face is as thick as a city wall…
i wonder when CY would gonna tell his identity to JM.