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* Huai En didn't continue to torment him. Instead, he held the overjoyed Xiaobao, who couldn't even speak clearly, and rested for a while before dragging him up to continue on their way.
Xiaobao was like a newlywed bride all the way, shyly stealing glances at Huai En with his swollen eyes that resembled walnuts. When they left the restaurant, they didn't know how many people were watching them, nor if it was Xiaobao's life-saving cries that had scared them, but now, in Xiaobao's eyes, there was no one else but Huai En. He was utterly immersed in immense happiness and satisfaction, thinking about what Huai En had just said, and he couldn't help but smile.
He really wanted to find a secluded place to laugh out loud, to kneel and thank all the gods for opening their eyes, as Huai En had finally opened his heart to him. What was once despair at the edge of a cliff, thinking that everything between him and Huai En was over, turned into an instant of clearing skies and blooming flowers.
Huai En said he would like him!! To Huai En, he was at least someone special. If anyone in the world could capture the heart of the beauty Huai En, he, without hesitation, was the most likely to succeed, currently the only one with a chance.
Moreover, Huai En had also started to be considerate towards him, only making him continue the journey after one instance.
All the past efforts were not in vain. This was indeed the happiest day in Jin Xiao Bao's life!
He really wanted to shout out how excited and joyous he felt. He, Jin Xiao Bao, was wealthy, elegant, blessed with good fortune, and now with his beloved in his arms, what life could be more perfect than this!!
He no longer cared about how the people around looked at Huai En. Let them look! Even if they go blind, he is mine, Jin Xiao Bao's person, hahaha,
wishing he could label him, "Owned by Jin Xiao Bao, do not covet!"
From a young age, Xiaobao's pride and joy could easily be seen in the smug expression that often adorned his stupid face, making it impossible for Huai En not to notice how happy Xiaobao was. He could see his curved eyebrows and eyes, the fine white teeth, and Xiaobao's infatuated demeanor.
Huai En's mood was also exceptionally pleasant, enveloped by a sensation he had never experienced before, indescribably wonderful.
However, being stared at by Xiaobao in such a manner was somewhat embarrassing. He was still surprised at himself for being able to say what he had said earlier, feeling shy upon reflection. With Xiaobao looking at him so unrestrainedly, he found himself reluctant to meet Xiaobao's gaze.
Huai En flicked his whip, carefully controlling his strength, and gave Xiaobao's buttocks a light smack, glaring at him, "Have you had your fill of staring?"
That whip seemed to tickle Xiaobao to his very soul, and that glance appeared to Xiaobao as shy yet coquettish, utterly captivating him.
Grasping the hand that held the whip, Xiaobao chuckled, "Huai En, I'm so happy today. This is the best day of my life. You're so beautiful, I could never tire of looking at you."
Huai En had long grown weary of Xiaobao's bold remarks, which seemed designed to provoke his ire. Yet now, they grated on his ears without sparking anger; instead, they brought a flush to his face, feeling a heat that seemed to spread from head to toe, turning away to ignore Xiaobao.
Xiaobao watched as Huai En's fair and slender neck turned red, feeling his mouth go dry and his heart rate accelerate.
Xiaobao's hands, softer and more delicate than many girls', now rested on the back of Huai En's hand, irresistibly caressing it. The tender friction between their skin was so enticing that the heat seemed to ignite at their touch, leaving them both feverishly warm.
Despite turning his head away, Huai En did not move his hand, encouraging Xiaobao to quickly lean in and plant a kiss on his neck.
Huai En turned back in surprise, his eyes revealing unmistakable panic, his face flushed red.
This episode turned Xiaobao's face bright red. In the past, when he teased young girls, he always did it with ease, leaving them blushing and shy.
However, a mere glance from Huai En could send his heart racing.
Compared to Huai En, his previous experiences were insignificant. Now, he
truly understood what it meant to be smitten, what real affection was, and the idea of undying love. Being with Huai En meant he no longer desired other beauties, nor would he consider taking concubines. The joy of holding someone in each arm, a pleasure envied by many, couldn't compare to the fascination Huai En's smiles and frowns brought him.
Huai En feigned anger, "In broad daylight... how can you be so shameless."
Xiaobao's smile stretched to his cheeks, "Let them look if they want.
There's no law against kissing my wife's neck under the sun."
Why did Huai En find Xiaobao's rascal-like appearance, which initially disgusted him, amusing now? He wondered if staying with Xiao Bao for too long had affected his brain.
Huai En pinched Xiaobao's palm in retaliation, causing him to flinch, but Huai En grasped it firmly, not letting him pull away. "Who did you say is your wife? Aren't you embarrassed?"
Xiaobao mumbled, "You're just pretending. By day, you act like a saint, but by night, you're like a wolf... Isn't it tiring?"
Huai En was amused by his complaints and whispered in Xiaobao's ear, "I'm not like you, needing everyone to know. Isn't it just you who knows about my wolf-like behavior at night..."
The warmth that had just left Xiaobao's face returned instantly. Thinking about Huai En's past beastly deeds, how he would transform once undressed and could manipulate him into various positions all night long, made him shiver.
Huai En seemed to think that Xiao Bao wasn't embarrassed enough, and added something that made Xiaobao's heart feel like it was about to leap out of his chest. In terms of shamelessness and vulgarity, Huai En was definitely not Xiaobao's match. Yet, Xiaobao had his own considerations.
Flirting with the beautiful Huai En was indeed a supreme enjoyment, but if this conversation continued, he feared he might really have to "serve the wolf" that night.
In a hurry, Xiaobao pretended to look at the sky and said, "It's getting late, we're almost at the town's entrance. Let's mount our horses and hurry on our way."
Huai En gave him a look that was both a smile and not quite a smile, then with a graceful move, leaped onto his horse, making Xiaobao drool for quite some time.
Even though it was the end of summer, it still got dark relatively late.
The two of them kept on riding without stopping. Whenever they rested, Xiaobao would always stick close to Huai En, teasing him until Huai En's face turned completely red. If Huai En got irritated, he would throw Xiao Bao onto the horse and continue on their way. After a while, they simply stopped taking breaks altogether.
Riding all this way, Xiaobao's lower body was almost numb. Firstly, he had never spent such a long time on a horse before, and secondly, he had been tormented by Huai En at noon. It didn't hurt much at the time, but the torture of bouncing and rubbing on the saddle for several hours had made his buttocks swollen. With every bump, he felt like jumping up in pain.
Xiaobao had never suffered this much before. If it wasn't for the thought of his father waiting for him, he really would have lain on the ground, rolling around, refusing to go any further.
Moreover, he had finally warmed up to Huai En and didn't want to be looked down upon by him at this time. So, along the way, he kept changing positions. Initially, he could keep his buttocks slightly in the air by clenching the horse's sides with his legs. Later, when his legs became too sore to bear, he switched to shifting his buttocks' weight. But this didn't solve much of the problem. Several times, he nearly fell off the horse while leaning to one side. Then he thought of another method: holding the reins in one hand and supporting himself on the horse's back with the other, lifting his buttocks up a bit. This position was even more dangerous than leaning to the side. Whenever the horse encountered uneven roads, Xiao Bao was almost thrown off.
After much ado, Huai En finally discovered it.
Originally, Huai En harbored some sulkiness towards him, peppering him with touches and caresses whenever there was a moment to rest along the way. Each time, he struggled to maintain control, unable to take things further right then and there, lest they end up doing nothing but that for the next two days. Instead, Huai En would spout a slew of cheesy and frivolous sweet nothings, leaving him both embarrassed and awkward.
He had never been so intimate with anyone before, and couldn't quite adjust. Xiao Bao's relentless sugar-coated onslaught left him utterly defenseless, feeling as if Xiao Bao was intentionally stirring him up. He decided to ignore him, fearing he couldn't control himself otherwise.
Xiaobao was incessantly noisy along the way, but suddenly fell silent for a long stretch, which felt odd to him. Paying closer attention, he noticed Xiaobao squirming strangely atop his horse.
"What's wrong, Xiaobao?" he asked.
Xiaobao turned to him with a pained smile, "My... my butt really hurts."
Huai En pulled the reins, bringing the horse to a halt, a moment Xiaobao was evidently grateful for.
Dismounting, Huai En said, "Come down, let me see."
Xiaobao shifted his waist, grimacing in pain, and after much awkward twisting, admitted, "I can't move."
Huai En wrapped his arms around him and dragged him down, choosing a nearby tree to sit under. He placed Xiaobao across his lap and began to remove his pants.
"Hey... hey... what are you doing? This is a public road," he protested, his thick skin not enough to handle the prospect of being bare-bottomed where anyone might pass by.
"It's fine. If anyone comes within ten miles, I'll definitely hear them," Huai En reassured him.
Xiaobao still refused adamantly, flailing his limbs desperately, "Then I won't take off my pants here either. I'm fine, let's just keep going." Now he was crawling on someone's legs like a three-year-old, about to have his pants pulled down. What image could he possibly maintain in Huai En's eyes now?
Xiao Bao subconsciously always felt that he and Huai En's roles should be that of husband and wife, after all, he looked more masculine. Even though his experiences of being overwhelmed time and time again almost made his masculinity dysfunction, his manhood ultimately didn't truly fail, and he still hoped that one day he could exert his dominance in bed and thoroughly love Huai En inside and out. So, he didn't know how much he rejected the current situation.
Huai En delivered a firm smack to Xiaobao's buttocks, saying, "Behave, don't move."
Xiaobao let out a painful hiss, his face contorted in embarrassment. This was too humiliating. He felt as if his grand and dignified image as the head of the family had shattered into countless pieces.
Huai En held him by the waist and pulled down his trousers along with his underpants, revealing his two plump and fair buttocks. This was
obscene.
Xiaobao felt a chill below, feeling stimulated, and his limbs flailed once again, struggling to get up. Huai En's voice sounded deeply, "I told you not to move."
With a warning tone in his voice, Xiaobao immediately complied, reluctantly biting his nails. He realized that even as a husband, he was still afraid of his wife.